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E202

preservatives

Potassium Sorbate

Also known as: Potassium Sorbate
International label: INS 202
Status
Halal
Function
Preservative - most commonly used sorbate salt

Halal

Is E202 (Potassium Sorbate) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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About E202

Chemical preservative Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E202 made from?

  • synthetic

Scholarly Notes

Synthetic chemical - halal. Very widely used in food preservation.

Foods that commonly contain E202

Food Category Guide

E202 is common in wine — see the full halal guide →

wine cheese dried fruit yogurt margarine soft drinks baked goods

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E202 (Potassium Sorbate) halal?

E202 (Potassium Sorbate) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E202 used for?

E202 is used as a preservative - most commonly used sorbate salt in food products.

What foods contain E202?

E202 (Potassium Sorbate) is commonly found in: wine, cheese, dried fruit, yogurt, margarine, soft drinks, baked goods.

What is E202 made from?

E202 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic.

What are the other names for E202?

E202 may appear on food labels as: Potassium Sorbate.

preservatives — 48 E-codes: 40 Halal, 0 Haram, 8 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in preservatives

E200
Sorbic Acid
E201
Sodium Sorbate
E203
Calcium Sorbate
E210
Benzoic Acid
E211
Sodium Benzoate
E212
Potassium Benzoate
E213
Calcium Benzoate
E214
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
E215
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
E216
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
E217
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Salt
E218
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Know it by name?

E202 appears on many labels under its ingredient name. Read the plain-language guide:

Is Potassium Sorbate Halal?

Sources reviewed

Our E202 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

  • HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
  • HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
  • JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
  • MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
  • IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
  • IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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