E-number  · E203

E203 — Calcium Sorbate

Synthetic preservative. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E203 is the calcium salt of sorbic acid (E200). Synthetic.

Why it matters

Less common than E202 — used where calcium is preferred over potassium for the food chemistry.

What to do

Always vegan.

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