Comparing E201 - Sodium sorbate vs E202 - Potassium sorbate

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Overview

E201 - Sodium sorbate

Sodium sorbate (E201) is a preservative that helps stop molds and yeasts from growing in food. It is the sodium salt of sorbic acid and works best in foods with a lower, more acidic pH. It has been used to keep many packaged foods fresher for longer.

E202 - Potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate (E202) is a common preservative that helps stop yeast and mold from growing in foods and drinks. It has a neutral taste, dissolves well in water, and works best in mildly acidic foods. Most food safety agencies consider it acceptable when used as intended.

Synonyms

E201

Sodium sorbate

sodium (E‚E)-hexa-2‚4-dienoate

E202

Potassium sorbate

Functions

preservative

Origins

Synthetic

Products

Found in 9 products

Found in 23,547 products

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Popular questions

E201 ntbr can be used on what sharp calculators?
E201 here refers to sodium sorbate, a food preservative, not a calculator accessory—it's unrelated to Sharp calculators.
For people who react to msg, they should avoid sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate?
MSG sensitivity doesn’t imply reactions to sorbates or benzoates, which are chemically unrelated preservatives; most people tolerate them at permitted levels, though a few may experience intolerance and should avoid only if they’ve had specific reactions.
How much should i use potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate?
Typical use levels are about 0.02–0.1% (200–1000 mg/kg) for sorbates and 0.05–0.1% (500–1000 mg/kg) for benzoates, subject to product type and local regulations; benzoate works best below pH ~4.5, sorbate up to about pH 6.5.
How much sodium sorbate to use?
Where permitted, sodium sorbate is typically used around 0.02–0.1% (200–1000 mg/kg), adjusted for product and pH; note it is not authorized in the EU and is uncommon elsewhere, so check local regulations.
How to adjust screen size on an hp e201?
That refers to an HP monitor model and isn’t related to sodium sorbate (E201), a food preservative; please consult the monitor’s manual or HP support for display settings.