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Potassium Sorbate

Caution

Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives.

E / INS number: E202
Class: Synthetic Preservative
Allowed in organic: No

Also known as

e202

Other synthetic preservative ingredients

Azodicarbonamide (ADA)BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Calcium Propionate EDTA (Calcium Disodium)Methylparaben Potassium Bromate Propylparaben Sodium Benzoate Sodium Nitrite Sodium Propionate Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites

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