Protect Quality

Protect Quality is a blend of food-grade ingredients, typically including sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid. These ingredients are synthesized or derived from natural sources and then combined to create a mixture that helps preserve food products. The specific composition can vary depending on the manufacturer's formulation.

Manufacturers add Protect Quality to foods to act as a preservative, preventing spoilage from mold, yeast, and bacteria. This extends the shelf life of products like pickles, olives, relishes, dips, and sauces. It helps maintain the freshness and safety of these items from the time they are produced until they are consumed.

In the US, the individual components of Protect Quality, such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as preservatives. Citric acid is also widely used and considered safe. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these preservatives and established guidelines for their use. At typical consumption levels found in food, these ingredients are not associated with adverse health effects for most people.