Calcium Sorbate

E203

Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299)

What is Calcium Sorbate?

Calcium salt of sorbic acid. Mild preservative used in cheeses and baked goods.

Is Calcium Sorbate safe?

Calcium Sorbate is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Calcium Sorbate is also known as e203, calcium sorbate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

calcium sorbate e203

Related additives

Lecithin (E322) Carrageenan (E407) wheat sunflower oil Sorbic Acid (E200) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300) Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda) (E500) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sugar (Sucrose) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Potassium Benzoate (E212) Calcium Benzoate (E213)

Products containing Calcium Sorbate

Wafers

Wafers 3800500305110

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