E202 Potassium sorbate: Halal or Haram?
Halal
A preservative that stops mould and yeast. E202 (Potassium sorbate) is Halal. Also written kalium sorbate. On German labels: Kaliumsorbat.
Why it is Halal
It is manufactured synthetically, with no animal-source pathway.
Where you meet it
Cheese, dried fruit, soft drinks, bakery.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E202 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E202 Halal?
Yes. E202 (Potassium sorbate) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E202 made from?
It is manufactured synthetically, with no animal-source pathway.
Related additives
- E200 Sorbic acid · Halal
- E172 Iron oxides and hydroxides · Halal
- E171 Titanium dioxide · Halal
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.