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E200 — Sorbic acid
Why it’s used
A preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, used to extend the shelf life of foods such as cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, and wine.
Other names
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, Hexadienoic acid
Diet flags
Vegan, passesVegetarian, passes
Regulatory status
USA — Restricted
Listed as GRAS for use as a chemical preservative under 21 CFR 182.3089, permitted at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. Source (2026-07-23)
EU — Restricted
Approved in the EU as E 200 for specified food categories with maximum levels (e.g., up to 1,000 mg/kg in certain desserts) set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, subject to a group ADI shared with potassium sorbate (E 202). Source (2026-07-23)
Found in these products
1 product in our database contains E200.