Sodium Sorbate

E201

Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299)

What is Sodium Sorbate?

Sodium salt of sorbic acid. Preservative in dairy and baked goods.

Is Sodium Sorbate safe?

Sodium Sorbate 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 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Sodium Sorbate is also known as e201, sodium sorbate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

sodium sorbate e201

Related additives

Monosodium Glutamate (E621) Sucralose (E955) Citric Acid (E330) Acetic Acid (Glacial) (E260) Sorbitol (E420) Sugar (Sucrose) Palm Oil Glucose Syrup Stearic Acid Whey Powder (Dried Whey) Sorbic Acid (E200) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Potassium Benzoate (E212)

Products containing Sodium Sorbate

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