Is Potassium Sorbate (E202) Halal?

MUIS lists E202 (Potassium Sorbate) as halal. It is manufactured synthetically from non-animal raw materials. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and is the most commonly used form of sorbate preservative. It works by inhibiting the growth of moulds, yeasts and some bacteria.

• cheese
• yogurt
• wine
• dried meats
• baked goods
• salad dressings

• E202 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

sorbic acid (E200), benzoic acid (E210), calcium sorbate (E203)

E202 (Potassium Sorbate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and is the most commonly used form of sorbate preservative.

Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and is the most commonly used form of sorbate preservative. It works by inhibiting the growth of moulds, yeasts and some bacteria.

E202 is commonly found in cheese, yogurt, wine, dried meats, baked goods, and salad dressings.