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Potassium Sorbate

Our database includes 8,550 products that contain Potassium Sorbate.

Explained

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

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What it does

Preservative Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
16.3%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 60%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 37025
INCI Name POTASSIUM SORBATE
INN Name potassium sorbate
EC #  246-376-1 / -
Ph. Eur. Name kalii sorbas
All Functions Preservative