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E202PreservativeLow concern
Potassium Sorbate
In plain words
The short version
The potassium salt of sorbic acid, used as a water-soluble antifungal preservative.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. ADI of 25 mg/kg body weight. Rapidly metabolized as a fatty acid. Some studies note mild skin sensitization in concentrated cosmetic applications.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.