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Additive · Preservative

E202 — Potassium sorbate · page 295

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 295 of 465.

S
Smoked SausageCloverdaleE
A
Ava, Dark ChocolateAdamba Imports InternationalE
A
A V A, Dark Chocolate Covered CranberriesAdamba Imports InternationalE
I
Italian style garlic mini loafJoseph Campione Inc.
STUFFED Sticks Mozzarella, Furlani
STUFFED Sticks MozzarellaFurlaniD
B
Bread sticksJoseph Campione Inc.
A
Authentic hearth baked texas toastJoseph Campione
T
Texas toastJoseph Campione
C
Crystal, genuine syrup, chocolateCrystalD
A
Amish country, almond pasteAmish CountryD
A
Apricot flavored jamHaddar
J
JamHaddar
B
Balsamic vinaigretteE
P
Peanut butter 'n jelly mixE
S
Spirited tequila jalapenosTrus HermanasD
M
Macaroni saladC
C
Cole SlawSt. ClairC
C
Cranberry RelishSt. ClairC
C
Cranberry relishB
B
Baked potatoC
W
Wax Bottles CandiesPalmer's CandiesC
A
Assorted fine chocolates, assortedRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, cappuccino, coffeeRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, big bite house blend coffee, smooth chocolate coffeeRussell StoverE
R
Red Velet In Dark Dark ChocolateRussell StoverE
W
Wedding CakeRussell StoverE
C
Candy Bar In Milk ChocolateRussell StoverE
F
Fine Assorted ChocolatesRussell StoverE
A
Assorted fine chocolates, assortedE
A
Assorted fine chocolates, assortedE
A
Assorted chocolates, assortedE
A
Assorted fine chocolates, assortedE
W
Wedding Cake Egg Covered In White ChocolateRussell StoverE
T
Truffle egg covered in milk chocolate, truffle eggE
A
Assorted chocolateRussell StoverE
C
Congratulations grad assorted chocolatesRussell StoverE
A
Assorted fine chocolatesE
R
Russell stover, freeze-it candy bar, vanilla bean icecreamRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, freeze-it candy bars, vanilla bean ice creamRussell StoverE
C
Caramel covered in milk chocolate, caramelE
A
Assorted fine chocolates, assortedRussell StoverE
A
Assorted Fine ChocolatesRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, assorted fine chocolatesRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, fine chocolatesRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, assorted fine chocolatesRussell StoverE
R
Russell stover, assorted creamsRussell StoverE
A
Assorted fine chocolatesE
C
Caramels & chews fine chocolates, caramels & chewsE

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