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Sorbic Acid(E200)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Sorbic Acid is a preservative — Mold and yeast inhibitor
Also: Hexadienic Acid, Sorbistat
What it does
Mold and yeast inhibitor
Where you'll see it
cheeses, baked goods, chocolate syrup, fruit cocktail, salads, pie fillings
What the research says
May cause skin reactions in susceptible people
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a mold and yeast inhibitor, it is used in foods, especially cheeses and baked goods