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Potassium Sorbate (food grade preservative)
Mixture of common food preservatives: potassium sorbate (antimicrobial), BHT and TBHQ (antioxidants), and citric acid (acidulant and preservative).
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Mar 18, 2026
Health score-2.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Irritation and sensitization potential, possible endocrine disruption (BHT, TBHQ), contamination risk from processing byproducts, regulatory limits on TBHQ levels
Benefits
Prevent microbial growth and oxidation, extend shelf life of products
References
Waters containing Potassium Sorbate (food grade preservative)
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