Sorbic Acid
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Natural-identical unsaturated fatty acid used as antimycotic preservative.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved with category specific limits
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized broad-spectrum antimycotic
Commonly Found Foods
Processed cheesespreadsdried fruitsfish cakes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Lactic acid✓ Green tea catechins
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