Potassium sorbate (E202) is halal. It is a synthetic preservative — the potassium salt of sorbic acid — with no animal ingredients, common in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit and drinks. All schools consider it permissible.
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The short version
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative with no animal source — so it is halal.
What it is
Potassium sorbate (E202) is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, made synthetically. It inhibits mould and yeast and is common in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit and beverages.
Common questions
Is potassium sorbate halal?
Yes — it is a synthetic preservative with no animal ingredients.
Is E202 halal?
Yes — E202 is potassium sorbate.
Sources
Where this answer comes from — check them yourself.
- SANHA — E202 (Potassium Sorbate)Checked June 28, 2026
- Food Additives — What is potassium sorbate (E202) in food?Checked June 28, 2026
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