E203 Calcium sorbate — is it halal?
Description
Calcium sorbate is the calcium salt of sorbic acid; per patents — sorbic acid with calcium hydroxide and/or oxide (Hoechst GB 1026907; Corn Products GB 943342); delisted in the EU (Reg. 2018/98) and the EAEU (EEC Council Decision No. 84 of 29.08.2023), not permitted in China; GRAS in the USA (21 CFR 182.3225). Possible links: sorbic acid (E200 links — transferred)
Names: Сорбат кальция · Calcium sorbate · سوربات الكالسيوم
Also known as: E 203, E-203, Е203, INS 203, سوربات الكالسيوم
Category: Preservatives
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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