Comparing E200 - Sorbic acid vs E214 - Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
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Popular questions
Is sorbic acid bad for you?
Not for most people—it's a widely approved food preservative with low toxicity at permitted levels; rare individuals may experience mild irritation or digestive upset with high exposure.
Is sorbic acid safe for dogs?
Yes, when used at regulated amounts as a preservative in dog foods it’s considered safe; excessive intake may cause stomach upset in sensitive dogs.
Is sorbic acid safe?
Yes—it's approved in the EU (E200) and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in the U.S. at typical food-use levels, with adverse effects uncommon at those amounts.
What is sorbic acid made from?
Commercially it’s synthesized from crotonaldehyde and ketene; it also occurs naturally in small amounts in rowan (mountain ash) berries.
Is sorbic acid natural?
It occurs naturally in some fruits, but the sorbic acid used in foods is almost always synthetically produced and is chemically identical to the natural compound.
How does ethylparaben work?
It acts as an antimicrobial preservative, primarily inhibiting yeasts and molds (and some bacteria) by disrupting cell membranes and enzyme function, which slows spoilage. Its effectiveness is greater in mildly acidic foods.
What is an e214?
E214 is ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (ethylparaben), a synthetic paraben used as a food preservative; its sodium salt is E215.
What is ethylparaben found in?
Where permitted, it’s used in certain preserved foods such as beverages/syrups, confectionery, sauces or pickles, and some baked goods; it’s also common as a preservative in cosmetics and medicines.
What is ethylparaben methylparaben propylparaben?
They are parabens—the ethyl, methyl, and propyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid—used as antimicrobial preservatives, differing mainly in solubility and antimicrobial spectrum.
What is the e number of ethylparaben?
E214.