Additive · Preservative

E200 — Sorbic acid

E200 (Sorbic acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 242 products sold in the United Kingdom. Function: preservative.

242products with a complete record
25%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
4.0 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.81 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 12%B 13%C 34%D 25%E 16%

187 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 242 products
Energy250 kcal
Sugars4.0 g
Saturates1.2 g
Salt0.81 g

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.872, 182.3089.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: flavoring agent or adjuvant

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 110-44-1 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products containing it, by country

Products listing this additive in each country edition of Shelfpedia (Open Food Facts data)

Products

242 products, most viewed first · page 1 of 6.

gnocchi di patate, RUMMO
gnocchi di patateRUMMO · 500g154 scansC
Burrata, LIDL
BurrataLIDL · 125 g118 scansD
Seeded Rye Bread, Baker Street
Seeded Rye BreadBaker Street · 500g71 scansA
Sourdough  bagels, Fitzgeralds Sourdough Bagels
Sourdough bagelsFitzgeralds Sourdough Bagels · 425g63 scansC
Monster Energy Ultra, Monster
Monster Energy UltraMonster · 500ml53 scansC
Mediterranean Style Pitta Breads, Specially Selected
Mediterranean Style Pitta BreadsSpecially Selected · 4 x 105 g47 scansC
Potato Gnocchi, LIDL
Potato GnocchiLIDL · 200 gram41 scansC
Protein Flatbreads, Warburtons
Protein FlatbreadsWarburtons · 250g33 scansA
Everything Bagels, Fitzgeralds
Everything BagelsFitzgeralds28 scansC
Vegan Falafel, Lidl
Vegan FalafelLidl · 350g26 scansA
NYC Bagels, New York Bakery
NYC BagelsNew York Bakery · 425g26 scansB
Multi Grain Loaf, Promise Gluten Free
Multi Grain LoafPromise Gluten Free · 480g24 scansA
gifflar Cinnamon / Zimt, Pågen
gifflar Cinnamon / ZimtPågen · 260 g24 scansD
Tortelloni Ricotta & Spinaci, Cucina
Tortelloni Ricotta & SpinaciCucina · 250g23 scansC
Gnocchi di Patate, Rummo
Gnocchi di PatateRummo · 500 g23 scansC
Gnocchi Small Potato Dumplings, Sainsbury's
Gnocchi Small Potato DumplingsSainsbury's · 500 g22 scansB
Monster Energy, Monster
Monster EnergyMonster · 500 ml21 scansE
High Protein Wraps, BFree
High Protein WrapsBFree · 4 x 42 g20 scans
Protein Bagels, Warburtons
Protein BagelsWarburtons19 scansB
Burger Brioche, Dulcesol
Burger BriocheDulcesol · 340g19 scansC
Dairylea lunchers
Dairylea lunchers17 scansD
K
Kelderman Dutch Stone Baked Rye Bread 9 Slices17 scansB
MULTISEED & CEREAL BAGEL Slims, FITZGERALDS FAMILY BAKERY
MULTISEED & CEREAL BAGEL SlimsFITZGERALDS FAMILY BAKERY · 616 scansB
Coconut Water, Fresh Express
Coconut WaterFresh Express14 scansD
Monster Ultra White, Monster Energy
Monster Ultra WhiteMonster Energy · 500.0 ml13 scansC
Poppy Seed Bagels, Fitzgerald Family Bakery
Poppy Seed BagelsFitzgerald Family Bakery13 scansC
Soft White Loaf, Promise Gluten Free
Soft White LoafPromise Gluten Free13 scansB
Chia & Quinoa Loaf, Promise Gluten Free
Chia & Quinoa LoafPromise Gluten Free13 scansA
Kelderman Rye Bread, German Style, kelderman German style rye bread
Kelderman Rye Bread, German Stylekelderman German style rye bread · 400g13 scansA
Dairylea Lunchers Ham 'n' Cheese, Mondelez
Dairylea Lunchers Ham 'n' CheeseMondelez · 65g12 scansD
Creamy Ranch, Hellmann's
Creamy RanchHellmann's · 245g10 scansD
Chunky Burger Sauce, Bramwells
Chunky Burger SauceBramwells · 250ml9 scansD
Breaded chicken steaks, Waitrose
Breaded chicken steaksWaitrose · 505 g9 scansB
Rustic White Sourdough, Promise Gluten Free
Rustic White SourdoughPromise Gluten Free · 400g9 scansB
Potato Gnocchi, Napolina
Potato GnocchiNapolina · 500g8 scansC
Sourdough Pitta Bread, Seven Ate Nine
Sourdough Pitta BreadSeven Ate Nine · 360g8 scansC
Rich & Smoky BBQ Sauce, Hellmann's
Rich & Smoky BBQ SauceHellmann's · 490 g8 scansD
SPICY RANCH, Hellmann's
SPICY RANCHHellmann's8 scansD
Extra Cream Custard Cream, Marks & Spencers
Extra Cream Custard CreamMarks & Spencers · 165 g7 scansE
R
Reduced Fat MayoMarks & Spencers7 scansC
Brown Seeded Loaf, Coop Free From
Brown Seeded LoafCoop Free From · 500 g7 scansB
Gluten Free White Loaf, Jones Village Bakery
Gluten Free White LoafJones Village Bakery · 550g7 scansB
Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread, Baker Street
Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat BreadBaker Street · 500g7 scansC
Monster ultra rosa, Monster
Monster ultra rosaMonster · 500ml7 scansC
Multiseed & Cereal Bagels, Fitzgeralds
Multiseed & Cereal BagelsFitzgeralds7 scansA
Black Thick Olives, Erdanous
Black Thick OlivesErdanous · 250g6 scansE
Tomato & Mozzarella Gnocchi, Aldi
Tomato & Mozzarella GnocchiAldi · 400 g6 scansC
Gnocci, Waitrose
GnocciWaitrose6 scansB

Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).