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E202Potassium Sorbate

Used as: Preservative

Why is it used?

Used to slow the growth of mould and yeast so food keeps longer.

EU status

Authorised in the EU

How it appears on a label

Source: European Food Safety Authority — EFSA re-evaluation of sorbic acid and sorbates (E 200-203)

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