Potassium Sorbate
additive ingredient
What is it?
Potassium Sorbate is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
Other names on labels: potassium sorbate (1k, e202
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
Products containing potassium sorbate
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about potassium sorbate
Is Potassium Sorbate good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
Is potassium sorbate safe for dogs?
It is permitted for use in pet foods in the UK within regulated limits. Some dogs are sensitive to preservatives; speak to your vet if you notice any adverse reaction.
How many UK dog foods contain potassium sorbate?
11 UK products list potassium sorbate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is potassium sorbate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: potassium sorbate (1k, e202. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade potassium sorbate?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.