Orthophenyl phenol (E231)
Updated October 2, 2026
Orthophenyl phenol (E231) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 6 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E231
- E-number
- E231
- Function
- Preservatives
- Found in
- 6 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Orthophenyl phenol
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Orthophenyl phenol.
Popular products with Orthophenyl phenol
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Orthophenyl phenol and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Orthophenyl phenol on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Orthophenyl phenol?
In our database, Orthophenyl phenol most often appears in chocolates, milkshakes, lemons and confectioneries.
How many products contain Orthophenyl phenol?
6 published products on Foodmetria list Orthophenyl phenol, including 1 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.