Comparing E202 - Potassium sorbate vs E232 - Sodium orthophenyl phenol

Overview

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.

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E232 - Sodium orthophenyl phenol

Sodium orthophenyl phenol (E232) is a preservative most often used as a post‑harvest fungicide on citrus fruit peels. It helps control mold during storage and shipping so fruit stays fresh longer.

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Synonyms
E202
Potassium sorbate
E232
Sodium orthophenyl phenol
Functions
preservative
preservative
Origins
Synthetic
Synthetic
Products

Found in 23,547 products

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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.

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  1. Estudio e232 + folds page when duplexing?

    That appears to be a printer issue; in foods, E232 refers to sodium orthophenyl phenol, a synthetic antimicrobial preservative used mainly on the surface of citrus fruits.

  2. How do i turn off power button lock on hp elite display e232 monitor?

    That’s a monitor feature, not a food topic; E232 in foods is sodium orthophenyl phenol, used as an antimicrobial preservative on citrus peels.

  3. How many hertz elitedisplay e232 hp?

    That’s about a display’s refresh rate; E232 in food labeling is sodium orthophenyl phenol, an antimicrobial preservative for surface treatment of produce like citrus.

  4. How to change e232 coil?

    There’s no coil to change—E232 is sodium orthophenyl phenol, a chemical preservative (the sodium salt of 2‑phenylphenol) used to inhibit mold on citrus.

  5. How to change e232 coil 2000 dodge dakota?

    That’s an automotive repair question; E232 is not a part but a food preservative (sodium orthophenyl phenol) used primarily on citrus fruit surfaces.

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