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Generally halal
E202 (Potassium sorbate) is a synthetically-manufactured preservative with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal.
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a widely used preservative that stops the growth of mould and yeast in food. It is manufactured synthetically.
Produced by neutralising sorbic acid (made synthetically) with potassium. No animal-derived raw materials.
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative with no animal or alcohol component, so it is generally classified as halal. As always, the finished product still needs its own verification.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
Potassium sorbateE202Preservative (E202)INS number: 202
Ingredient guidance is not certification. Verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or with the manufacturer.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Yes — it is a synthetic preservative with no animal origin, so it is generally considered halal. The finished product still needs verification.
No. It is manufactured synthetically.
'Potassium sorbate' or 'E202'.
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.