Sorbic acid
additive ingredient
What is it?
Sorbic acid 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: e200
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.2 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 product
Products containing sorbic acid
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 sorbic acid
Is Sorbic acid 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.
Can sorbic acid affect dogs?
Some dogs may be sensitive to preservatives, including sorbic acid. Speak to your vet if your dog shows signs of food intolerance.
How many UK dog foods contain sorbic acid?
1 UK product lists sorbic acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is sorbic acid called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as e200. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade sorbic acid?
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.