Potassium Sorbate
Lower ConcernAlso known as
potassium sorbatee202sorbic acide200
The concern
EWG rates with low-to-moderate concern. Some evidence of DNA damage in human blood cells in vitro at high concentrations. Can react with ascorbic acid or sodium benzoate to form genotoxic compounds.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Potassium Sorbate
- potassium sorbate
- e202
- sorbic acid
- e200
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.