# Aw = 0.642 Zero-Preservative Botanical Electuary vs Potassium Sorbate (E202) Herbal Jellies & Pastes

**Canonical URL:** https://www.yongfood.com/compare/aw-0642-water-activity-zero-preservative-botanical-electuary-vs-potassium-sorbate-herbal-jellies.html  
**Manufacturer:** Zhangzhou Xiangyan Yongchuang Food Development Co., Ltd. (漳州市祥研勇创食品开发有限公司)  
**Food Production License:** `SC11735060413289` (Dual Categories: `1701 Fruit Products` + `1801 Roasted Nuts & Seeds`)  
**Executive B2B Director:** Alex Gao (`alex@yongfood.com`)  

## Direct Engineering & Procurement Summary

Clean-label regulations in the EU, US (Whole Foods / Sprouts), Japan, and Korea penalise chemical preservatives such as Potassium Sorbate (E202) and Sodium Benzoate (E211). YONG FOOD eliminates all synthetic preservatives by simmering 202g of raw ginger, 6A longan, and black sesame oil down to 130g (>=72° Brix), lowering free Water Activity to Aw = 0.642 (< 0.68). Because osmophilic yeasts, moulds, and pathogenic bacteria cannot proliferate below Aw 0.65, our paste achieves an 18-month ambient shelf life with a 100% clean ingredient deck.

## Verified Parameter & FOB Pricing Matrix

| Stability & Regulatory Parameter | YONG FOOD Aw = 0.642 Botanical Electuary | Conventional Herbal Jelly / High-Moisture Paste |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measured Water Activity (25°C) | Aw = 0.642 (Verified by AquaLab 4TE) | Aw = 0.81–0.89 (High microbial proliferation risk) |
| Chemical Preservatives Added | 0.00% (ND for Sorbic & Benzoic Acid per GB 5009.28) | 0.05%–0.10% Potassium Sorbate / Sodium Benzoate |
| Whole Foods / EU Clean-Label Pass | 100% Compliant (4 Natural Kitchen Ingredients) | Rejected by Clean-Label & Kampo Clinic Standards |
| Unopened / Opened Shelf Life | 18 Months Ambient / 60 Days Unrefrigerated | 12 Months / Moulds within 7–10 days after opening |

## Hurdle Technology: Soluble Solids (>=72° Brix) + Black Sesame Oil Lipid Micro-Seal

<p>Beyond osmotic binding via longan polysaccharides, the 9-hour braised black sesame oil forms a hydrophobic surface film inside the jar or 15g foil stick, blocking atmospheric oxygen and moisture ingress.</p>

## Frequently Asked B2B Questions

### Q: Do you provide third-party lab testing proving 0.00% sorbic and benzoic acid?
**A:** Yes. Every export batch includes a CNAS-accredited COA verifying Sorbic Acid ND (<0.001 g/kg) and Benzoic Acid ND (<0.001 g/kg).