Sorbic acid - sorbates

General Information

Chemical nameSorbic acid - sorbates
E No.E 200 - 203
GroupYes
Composition of the group Sorbic acid (E 200)
Potassium sorbate (E 202)
Calcium sorbate (E 203)

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Authorisation of the use of this additive in Food Additives

The additive is authorised to be used in the following category(ies):
category(ies) Individual restriction(s)/exception(s) footnote
  • Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat-treated after fermentation (1.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/l , only curdled milk
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 (1.7.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar) (6.4.5)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Ripened cheese (1.7.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only cheese, pre-packed, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods

  • quantum satis , only ripened products surface treatment
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Processed cheese (1.7.5)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners (1.8)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • quantum satis , only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)

  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only analogues of cheese based on protein
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions (2.2.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more

  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60%
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Entire fresh fruit and vegetables (4.1.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 20 mg/kg , only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit
  • Dried fruit and vegetables (4.2.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only dried fruit
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine (4.2.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only olives and olive-based preparations
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote (4.2.4.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Processed potato products (4.2.6)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only potato dough and prefried potato slices
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 (5.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Potato gnocchi (6.4.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination
  • Batters (6.6)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Pre-cooked or processed cereals (6.7)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 200 mg/kg , only polenta

  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only semmelknödelteig
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Bread and rolls (7.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Fine bakery wares (7.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only with a water activity of more than 0,65
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Heat-treated processed meat (8.3.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Processed fish and fisheries products including molluscs and crustaceans (9.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only aspic
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Casings and coatings and decorations for meat (8.3.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • quantum satis , only collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0.6
  • Processed eggs and egg products (10.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep frozen egg products
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Sauces (12.6)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only mulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 (12.9)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese-based on protein
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices (14.1.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 500 mg/l , only Sød….saft and sødet….saft
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Beer and malt beverages (14.2.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 200 mg/l , only beer in kegs containing more than 0.5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Wine and other products defined by Regulation (EEC) No 1234/2007, and alcohol-free counterparts (14.2.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 200 mg/l , only alcohol-free
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Cider and perry (14.2.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Fruit wine and made wine (14.2.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Mead (14.2.5)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Aromatised wines (14.2.7.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Aromatised wine-based drinks (14.2.7.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Aromatised wine-product cocktails (14.2.7.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 200 mg/l
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Desserts excluding products covered in category 1, 3 and 4 (16)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha

  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only ostkaka
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) (1.7.6)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only unripened products; ripened products, pre-packed, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods

  • quantum satis , only ripened products surface treatment
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Flavoured drinks (14.1.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 300 mg/l , excluding dairy-based drinks

  • ML = 250 mg/l , maximum applies if E 210 - 213, benzoic acid - benzoates, have also been used
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Whey cheese (1.7.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only cheese, pre-packed, sliced; layered cheese and cheese with added foods
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products (14.1.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 300 mg/l , only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

  • ML = 250 mg/l , only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210 - 213, benzoic acid - benzoates, have also been used
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
  • Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol (14.2.8)(legislation:509/2013, applicable as from 24/06/2013)
  • ML = 200 mg/l , only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 2 The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid

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