Ingredient · E202

To Help Preserve Freshness

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in …

What it is

Potassium sorbate is a salt of sorbic acid. It is a white crystalline powder or solid. It is often made by combining sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide.

Why it's used

Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods. This helps to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage. It is commonly found in cheese, yogurt, baked goods, dried fruits, and beverages.

Health notes

Potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food preservative. It is poorly absorbed by the body and is mostly excreted. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated potassium sorbate and established an acceptable daily intake. Some individuals may experience mild allergic reactions or sensitivities, such as skin rash or itching, though this is rare.

Allergen info

Potassium sorbate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing To Help Preserve Freshness

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Titusville Dairy Products Co Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 97kcal 10.6Protein 4.4Fat 4.4Carbs Schneider's Dairy, Inc. Schneider's, Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 97kcal 10.6Protein 4.4Fat 4.4Carbs Pumpkin Pie Almond Milk Cream Cheese Alternative, Pumpkin Pie Lyrical Foods, inc Pumpkin Pie Almond Milk Cream Cheese Alternative, Pumpkin Pie Cheese 182kcal 6.1Protein 12.1Fat 21.2Carbs Garden Veggie Dairy Free Cream Cheese Alternative, Garden Veggie Lyrical Foods, inc Garden Veggie Dairy Free Cream Cheese Alternative, Garden Veggie Cheese 212kcal 6.1Protein 18.2Fat 9.1Carbs Coblentz Distributing, Inc. Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 80kcal 10.6Protein 1.3Fat 4.4Carbs Plain Dairy Free Cream Cheese Alternative, Plain Lyrical Foods, inc Plain Dairy Free Cream Cheese Alternative, Plain Cheese 212kcal 6.1Protein 18.2Fat 6.1Carbs 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese Coblentz Distributing, Inc. 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 97kcal 10.6Protein 4.4Fat 4.4Carbs Schneider's Dairy, Inc. 4% Pasteurized Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 97kcal 10.6Protein 4.4Fat 4.4Carbs Plain Cream Cheese Alternative, Plain Lyrical Foods, inc Plain Cream Cheese Alternative, Plain Cheese 212kcal 6.1Protein 18.2Fat 6.1Carbs Chive Dairy Free Cream Cheese Alternative, Chive Lyrical Foods, inc Chive Dairy Free Cream Cheese Alternative, Chive Cheese 182kcal 6.1Protein 18.2Fat 6.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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