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Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Preservative
Explained
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
See all 2,771 products with Sorbic Acid
Users who like it
14%
Users who avoid it
86%
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Alternative names
2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
0%
References
Products with Sorbic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38173
INCI Name
SORBIC ACID
INN Name
sorbic acid
EC #
 203-768-7
Ph. Eur. Name
acidum sorbicum
All Functions
Preservative
