EtqaE202 Potassium sorbate
HalalIs E202 halal? The Etqa database classifies E202, potassium sorbate, as halal, which means permissible.
Reason
Potassium sorbate (E202) is a Halal synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, containing no animal-derived ingredients.
About E202
- Number range
- E200–E299: preservatives
- Origin
- Synthetic. It is commercially manufactured by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. Although sorbic acid can be found naturally in berries, the industrial food additive is produced synthetically and is free from animal matter.
- Used in
- Cheese
- Wine
- Soft drinks
- Baked goods
- Dried meats
- Yogurt
- Margarine
- Jams and jellies
Safety evaluation
European Food Safety Authority: Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of sorbic acid (E 200), potassium sorbate (E 202) and calcium sorbate (E 203) as food additives (2015).
What this page is. The classification, the reason, the origin and the food uses are quoted from the Etqa ingredient database as of 2 October 2026. The name of the additive follow the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy. This is information, not a halal certificate and not a fatwa.
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