Potassium Sorbate
A widely used preservative against mould and yeast. Low toxicity.
Potassium sorbate prevents mould and yeast. It is used in cheese, baked goods, sauces, jams and drinks.
CleanPlate verdict
Low concern on its own. We note it because it signals a long shelf life.
Worth watching
CleanPlate rating
Also listed asINS 202
TypePreservative
RatingWorth watching
Rated products with it8
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Products we've rated that list Potassium Sorbate, best first.
- [F]CB3Kissan Mixed Fruit JamFortified
- −Red flag: Contains Carmoisine
- −Red flag: High added sugar (62.6g per 100g)
Good - CB3The Baker's Dozen Zero Maida Banana Bread
- −Red flag: High added sugar (21g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Potassium Sorbate
Good - CC3Ching's Secret Loaded Schezwan Hakka Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1056mg per 100g)
Fair - CB4The Baker's Dozen Protein Chocolate Muffin Cup Cake
- −Red flag: High added sugar (21g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
Fair - DD3Elite Butter Cup Cake
- −Red flag: Contains BHA
- −Red flag: High added sugar (26g per 100g)
Poor - ED4Britannia Cake Fudge it Chocolate Brownie
- −Red flag: High added sugar (40.8g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (13g)
Very Poor - ED4Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Yumfills Choco Pie
- −Red flag: Contains Tartrazine
- −Red flag: Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Very Poor - EE4Lotte Choco Pie (Real Orange)
- −Red flag: Contains Tartrazine
- −Red flag: Contains Sunset Yellow FCF
Very Poor
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