E-number  · E202

E202 — Potassium Sorbate

Synthetic preservative. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E202 is the potassium salt of sorbic acid (E200). Synthetic.

Why it matters

The most commonly-used food preservative in the world. Found in nearly every processed food: yoghurts, cheese, baked goods, soft drinks, wines, dried fruit.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database