Potassium Sorbate
additive · base score 0.2 · also listed as potassium sorbate (1k, e202
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.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- 0.2 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 12 products
- Also listed as
- potassium sorbate (1k, e202
Common questions about potassium sorbate
Is Potassium Sorbate good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain potassium sorbate?
12 UK products list potassium sorbate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
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 poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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.
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.
