E202 Potassium sorbate — is it halal?
Description
Potassium sorbate — neutralisation of sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide or carbonate. Possible links: sorbic acid (E200 links — transferred); glacial acetic acid for ketene (E260 links — transferred); ethanol in crude washing, reaction and crystallisation; activated carbon (bone char possible); sorbitol binder of granules (E420 links — transferred). Added 30.09: via the acetic acid (c3, dossier E260)
Names: Сорбат калия · Potassium sorbate · سوربات البوتاسيوم
Also known as: E 202, E-202, Е202, INS 202, 山梨酸钾, سوربات البوتاسيوم
Category: Preservatives
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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