Potassium Sorbate Side Effects

Potassium Sorbate, CAS number 24634-61-5, E number E202, used as preservative in many foods products. Potassium Sorbate accepted as safe food preservative in many food products . Potassium Sorbate is a potassium salt of sorbic acid manufactured through neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide, available as White to off-white powder. Potassium Sorbate is widely

General Side Effects

Prolonged use of potassium sorbate can cause allergic reactions like itching, runny nose, stomach pain and swelling of the throat and mouth.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Potassium Sorbate in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Potassium Sorbate: ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Potassium Sorbate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Potassium Sorbate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Sorbate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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