Ingredient · E201, E202

Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These ingredients work together to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, …

What is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate?

Sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are salts of propionic acid and sorbic acid, respectively. These organic acids occur naturally in some plants and fermented foods, but are typically produced industrially for food use. They are commonly used together as antimicrobial preservatives.

Is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate vegan?

Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate gluten-free?

They do not contain gluten.

Is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate a major allergen?

Neither sodium propionate nor potassium sorbate are derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate used for?

These ingredients work together to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the shelf life of foods.

Is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate safe?

Both sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

Why it's used

These ingredients work together to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the shelf life of foods. They are frequently found in baked goods like cakes, pies, and biscuits, as well as in some dairy products and processed meats.

Health notes

Both sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated these substances. At typical consumption levels found in food, they are not associated with adverse health effects for most people.

Allergen info

Neither sodium propionate nor potassium sorbate are derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate

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Sausage & Buttermilk Biscuits Fully Cooked Sandwiches, Buttermilk ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC Sausage & Buttermilk Biscuits Fully Cooked Sandwiches, Buttermilk Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 370kcal 8.7Protein 23.9Fat 28.3Carbs Glazed Donut Sticks, Glazed McKee Foods Corporation Glazed Donut Sticks, Glazed Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 449kcal 2.6Protein 23.1Fat 57.7Carbs Honey Bun Glazed Cake, Honey Bun Glazed Cafe Valley Inc Honey Bun Glazed Cake, Honey Bun Glazed Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 390kcal 3.7Protein 17.1Fat 53.7Carbs Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip Cafe Valley Inc Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 400kcal 4Protein 20Fat 48Carbs Danish Butter Cake, Danish Butter Cafe Valley Inc Danish Butter Cake, Danish Butter Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 404kcal 3.5Protein 19.3Fat 50.9Carbs Banana Nut Mini Muffins, Banana Nut Cafe Valley Inc Banana Nut Mini Muffins, Banana Nut Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 400kcal 4Protein 20Fat 44Carbs Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry Cafe Valley Inc Blueberry Mini Muffins, Blueberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 400kcal 4Protein 20Fat 48Carbs Rainbow White Iced Cake Donuts, Rainbow White Iced Herman Seekamp, Inc. Rainbow White Iced Cake Donuts, Rainbow White Iced Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 419kcal 4.8Protein 21.0Fat 53.2Carbs Plain Cake Donuts, Plain Herman Seekamp, Inc. Plain Cake Donuts, Plain Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 421kcal 7.0Protein 24.6Fat 43.9Carbs Rainbow Chocolate Iced Cake Donuts, Rainbow Chocolate Iced Herman Seekamp, Inc. Rainbow Chocolate Iced Cake Donuts, Rainbow Chocolate Iced Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 419kcal 4.8Protein 21.0Fat 53.2Carbs Glazed Pumpkin Cake Donuts, Glazed Pumpkin Herman Seekamp, Inc. Glazed Pumpkin Cake Donuts, Glazed Pumpkin Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 400kcal 3.3Protein 20Fat 50Carbs Chocolate Iced Cake Donuts, Chocolate Iced Cake Herman Seekamp, Inc. Chocolate Iced Cake Donuts, Chocolate Iced Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 403kcal 4.8Protein 21.0Fat 50Carbs
Preservative (28015 products) Potassium Sorbate (21407 products) Sodium Benzoate (13792 products) Sodium Nitrite (13550 products) Sodium Erythorbate (9349 products) Calcium Propionate (8459 products) Preservatives (8104 products) Sorbic Acid (7394 products)

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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