United States
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Additive · Preservative

E202 — Potassium sorbate · page 311

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 311 of 465.

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Ice sparkling water beverageClear American IceC
S
Sparkling water beverageClear AmericanC
N
Naturally flavored sparkling water beverage with other natural flavorsC
S
Sparkling water beverageClear AmericanC
S
Sparkling water beverageC
S
Sparkling ice water beverageSparkling IceC
S
Sparkling Water BeverageClear American
R
Raspberry Filled Mini MuffinsThe BakeryD
T
The bakery, indulgent sandwich cookiesThe BakeryE
Pork Italian Style Meatballs, Great Value
Pork Italian Style MeatballsGreat ValueE
L
Lowfat YogurtWal-Mart Stores Inc.C
N
Nonfat yogurt, strawberry shortcakeA
I
Ice CreamSam's ChoiceD
I
Ice creamWal-Mart Stores Inc.E
Fruit Punch Drink Enhancer, Great Value
Fruit Punch Drink EnhancerGreat Value
S
Sparkling Water BeverageWal-Mart Stores Inc.
B
Bundt cakeWal-Mart Stores Inc.E
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PestoMember's MarkD
M
Member's Mark, Peanut Butter Caramel BlondieWal-Mart Stores Inc.E
C
ColeslawWalmartC
C
Cheddar bacon pasta salad, cheddar baconD
Potato Salad
Potato Salad · 16 ozC
Cole Slaw
Cole Slaw · 30 ozC
M
Mustard potato saladWalmartC
M
Macaroni saladWalmart DeliC
A
Amish macaroni salad, amishD
Potato salad amish
Potato salad amishC
T
The bakery, cheese cake sampeerThe BakeryE
T
The bakery baked with pride, sugar cookie sandwichThe Bakery Baked With PrideE
T
The bakery baked with pride, thumbprint soft sugar cookiesThe Bakery Baked With PrideE
T
The bakery, cookie sandwich, chocolate chipThe BakeryE
T
The bakery, carrot cake cookie sandwichThe BakeryE
T
The bakery, banana breadThe BakeryE
S
Smokey cheddar bratwurstE
N
Non-Carbonated BeverageGreat ValueE
G
Great value, flavored syrup, chocolateGreat ValueD
M
Mini chocolate cupcakes with buttercreme icingE
T
The bakery baked with pride, thumbprint coockiesThe Bakery Baked With PrideE
S
Spinach Artichoke DipWal-Mart Stores Inc.E
M
Member's Mark, Strawberry Mango DipWal-Mart Stores Inc.E
G
Great value, lowfat yogurt, raspberryGreat ValueC
G
Grade A Lowfat Yogurt, 1% Milkfat, Key Lime PieGreat Value
N
Nonfat Yogurt, Orange CreamGreat Value
L
Light Nonfat Yogurt, Banana Cream PieGreat Value
D
Deli sliced white american cheeseMember's MarkE
L
Light Nonfat Yogurt, Key Lime PieGreat Value
C
Cheeseburger bitesD
B
Buffalo style stuffed chicken meatballsD

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