Additive · Preservative

E202 — Potassium sorbate · page 288

E202 (Potassium sorbate) appears in the ingredient lists of 22,302 products sold in the United States. Function: preservative.

22,302products with a complete record
11%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
11.0 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.67 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 5%B 6%C 20%D 26%E 43%

18,980 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 22,302 products
Calories250 kcal
Sugars11.0 g
Saturated fat3.3 g
Salt0.67 g

Categories

Most represented

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 182.90, 182.3640.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, color or coloring adjunct, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement, ph control agent

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 24634-61-5 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

22,302 products, most viewed first · page 288 of 465.

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Turkey sausage, egg white and cheese whole wheat muffins sandwichesHy-VeeC
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Canadian bacon, egg white and cheese whole wheat muffins sandwiches, canadian bacon, egg white and cheeseHy-VeeC
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Cheesy rice and broccoliHy-VeeC
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Flavored Lemonade, Orange Pineapple MangoHy-Vee
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Hy-vee, lemonade juice, orange, pineapple, mangoHy-VeeE
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Big & Flaky Crescent RollsHy-Vee Inc.E
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Smoky bacon mayo sandwich spread, smoky baconHy-Vee Inc.
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Roasted Garlic Mayo Sandwich SpreadHy-Vee Inc.E
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Chipotle Mayo Sandwich SpreadHy-Vee SelectD
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Ultimate burger mayo sandwich spread, ultimate burgerHy-VeeD
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Sriracha mayo sandwich spread, srirachaE
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Horseradish mayo sandwich spread, horseradishE
Energy Liquid Water Enhancer
Energy Liquid Water Enhancer
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Portobello mushroom ravioli, portobello mushroomHyveeC
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Tender spinach and smoky bacon blended with sour cream, real mayonnaise, parmesan, monterey jack and cream cheeseD
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Sweet heat pepper feta crumbled cheeseHy-VeeE
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Frosted cookies & creme toaster pastriesHy-VeeE
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Simply ice, coconut flavored sparkling water beverageHy-VeeC
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Simply ice, strawberry lemonade flavored sparkling water beverageHy-VeeC
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Twice baked mashed potatoes, double cheddar cheese & chiveHy-Vee Inc.D
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Mashed PotatoesHy-VeeD
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Sonora TortillasHy-VeeC
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Spinach & Herb Flour TortillasHy-VeeC
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Hy-vee, sonora flour tortillas, jalapeno cheddarHy-VeeC
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Kalamata olive & feta cream cheese spreadHyveeD
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Hy-vee, cream cheese spread, garlic & roasted red pepperHy-VeeE
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Cream cheese spread, sriracha & scallion, sriracha & scallionHyveeE
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Cream cheese spreadD
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Holiday Tortilla ChipsHy-VeeD
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Pastry CrispsHy-VeeD
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Pastry CrispsHy-VeeD
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That's Smart!, Sweet RelishThat's Smart!C
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Creamy vanilla frostingHy-Vee Inc.E
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Chocolate flavored syrupThat's Smart!D
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Creamy Chocolate FrostingThat's Smart!E
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Butter flavored syrupThat's Smart!D
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Original SyrupHy-Vee Inc.D
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Frosted strawberry toaster pastriesD
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Frosted brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastriesE
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Light ice creamD
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Pub flat iron steaks with compound butter & twice-baked potatoes mealtime kit
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Chicken cavatappi with vegetables mealtime kit
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Unsweetened iced tea, unsweetenedB
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Sweetened iced teaD
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Honey ginseng iced green tea, honey ginsengD
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Light lemonade iced tea blend, light lemonadeE
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That's Smart!, Low Fat Cottage CheeseHy-Vee Inc.B
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Small Curd Cottage CheeseHy-Vee Inc.C

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).