What is Sorbic Acid (E200) in Food
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Sorbic acid, an unsaturated six-carbon fatty acid, is a naturally occurring preservative that is
used less in food compared to its potassium salt – potassium sorbate (E202) due to the slight
solubility in water. This ingredient can be used in low water content food such as baked goods,
cheese, dried fruits, meat and fatty media.
It is generally used to inhibit the growth of molds (also mycotoxin-forming molds), yeast and
some bacteria. The European food additive number for it is E200.
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