Dressing, Chunky Blue Cheese

Phosphoric acid is an ingredient that is used to provide desirable sourness in products such as colas. It can also be used to maintain acidity in products or assist in the cheese-making process.  Potassium sorbate is a salt of sorbic acid that is used in foods like cheeses, bread, sausages, and others to protect against yeast and molds. Sodium Benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid (an acid commonly found in foods like cranberries, prunes, and cinnamon) that is used as an antimicrobial in acidic foods like fruit juices, jams, and relishes. Calcium Disodium EDTA is a calcium salt that can control the reaction of trace minerals in food, preventing the deterioration of color, texture, and oxidation.