Ingredient index / Personal care & food
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative used to limit yeast and mould growth in suitable formulations.
- Label name
- Potassium Sorbate
- Typical function
- Preservative
- Use
- Personal care & food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- E202
Where is it commonly found?
Sauces, preserved foods, drinks and cosmetics.
What should you check on the label?
Preservation helps protect a product but does not mean unlimited shelf life after opening.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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