FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)The potassium salt of sorbic acid, widely used as a mold and yeast inhibitor. One of the most commonly used preservatives globally.
Concerns
- •skin and eye irritation on direct contact in concentrated form
- •possible genotoxicity at very high concentrations in vitro, not confirmed in vivo
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
winecheesebaked goodsdried meatspersonal care productsdried fruits
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