Naturally occurring preservative used in cheeses, wines and baked goods. Generally considered safe.
Sorbic Acid is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 89 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA
Sorbic Acid is also known as e200, sorbic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid — these all refer to the same ingredient.
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