Comparing E202 - Potassium sorbate vs E227 - Calcium bisulphite

Synonyms
E202
Potassium sorbate
E227
Calcium bisulphite
Calcium bisulfite
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Popular questions
  1. Is potassium sorbate bad for you?

    Generally no; potassium sorbate (E202) is a low-toxicity preservative approved by major regulators, though high concentrations can irritate and rare sensitivities occur.

  2. Is potassium sorbate safe?

    Yes—it's considered safe at permitted food levels by authorities like FDA, EFSA, and JECFA; occasional mild sensitivities have been reported.

  3. How much potassium sorbate per gallon of mead?

    Typically about 0.6–1.0 g per US gallon (≈150–250 mg/L) to inhibit refermentation; add after fermentation is complete and alongside sulfite.

  4. How much potassium sorbate per gallon of wine?

    Commonly about 0.6–1.0 g per US gallon (≈150–250 mg/L); use with sulfite and check any local limits on sorbate levels.

  5. Is potassium sorbate gluten free?

    Yes—it's a synthetic preservative and contains no gluten, so it's suitable for people with celiac disease.

  1. E220 – e227 preservatives first used in what year?

    Sulfur dioxide/sulfite preservatives have been used in foods since antiquity; in the EU they were first harmonized as E‑number preservatives in 1964 (Directive 64/54/EEC).

  2. How to write calcium bisulfite?

    You can write it as calcium bisulfite (US) or calcium bisulphite (UK); the systematic name is calcium hydrogen sulfite.

  3. What is pill e227?

    E227 is the E‑number for the food preservative calcium bisulphite, not a standard pill identifier; for a tablet marked “E 227,” consult a pill-identification resource or pharmacist.

  4. What is the e number of calcium bisulfite?

    E227.

  5. What is the formula for calcium bisulfite?

    Ca(HSO3)2.