POTASSIUM SORBATE

Also known as: POTASSIUM 2,4-HEXADIENOATE, (E,E)-, 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, (E,E)-, SORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT

preservative

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT,<br /> ANTIOXIDANT,<br /> COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT,<br /> NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT,<br /> PH CONTROL AGENT

CAS Number: 24634-61-5

182.3640; 182.90; 133.118 , 133.123 , 133.124 , 133.169 , 133.173 , 133.179 , 133.187 , 133.188 , 166.110; 2921; 3

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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