Sodium sorbate (E201)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sodium sorbate (E201) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 41 products in our database, 8 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E201
- E-number
- E201
- Function
- Preservatives
- Found in
- 41 products (8 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sodium sorbate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sodium sorbate.
Popular products with Sodium sorbate
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c NOVA 3 Sodium sorbate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sodium sorbate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Sodium sorbate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sodium sorbate?
In our database, Sodium sorbate most often appears in spanish cheeses, milkfat, groceries and microwave meals.
How many products contain Sodium sorbate?
41 published products on Foodmetria list Sodium sorbate, including 8 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.