Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate is a preservative made from sorbic acid.
Found In
- Baked goods
- Beverages
- Cheeses
- Cured meats
- Fruit juices
- Lemonades
- Margarine
- Sauces
- Soups
- Baked goods
- Beverages
- Cheeses
- Cured meats
- Fruit juices
- Lemonades
- Margarine
- Sauces
- Soups
Also Known As
- E202
- Sorbistat-K
- Sorbistat Potassium
- E202
- Sorbistat-K
- Sorbistat Potassium
The Beverage Bottom Line
Potassium sorbate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Potassium sorbate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS)
In 1975, the health aspects of sorbic acid and its salts as food ingredients were evaluated.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more → JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025