Comparing E202 - Potassium sorbate vs E243 - Ethyl lauroyl arginate

Overview

E202 - Potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate (E202) is a common preservative that helps stop yeast and mold from growing in foods and drinks. It has a neutral taste, dissolves well in water, and works best in mildly acidic foods. Most food safety agencies consider it acceptable when used as intended.

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E243 - Ethyl lauroyl arginate

Ethyl lauroyl arginate (E243) is a food preservative that helps keep foods fresh by slowing the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Made from lauric acid, the amino acid L-arginine, and ethanol, it is often listed on labels as LAE or ethyl lauroyl arginate.

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Synonyms
E202
Potassium sorbate
E243
Ethyl lauroyl arginate
Functions
preservative
preservative
Origins
Synthetic
Plant
Microbiological
Synthetic
Products

Found in 23,547 products

Found in 1 products

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Popular questions

  1. Is potassium sorbate bad for you?

    Generally no; potassium sorbate (E202) is a low-toxicity preservative approved by major regulators, though high concentrations can irritate and rare sensitivities occur.

  2. Is potassium sorbate safe?

    Yes—it's considered safe at permitted food levels by authorities like FDA, EFSA, and JECFA; occasional mild sensitivities have been reported.

  3. How much potassium sorbate per gallon of mead?

    Typically about 0.6–1.0 g per US gallon (≈150–250 mg/L) to inhibit refermentation; add after fermentation is complete and alongside sulfite.

  4. How much potassium sorbate per gallon of wine?

    Commonly about 0.6–1.0 g per US gallon (≈150–250 mg/L); use with sulfite and check any local limits on sorbate levels.

  5. Is potassium sorbate gluten free?

    Yes—it's a synthetic preservative and contains no gluten, so it's suitable for people with celiac disease.

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  1. How can i play the yamaha digital keyboard psr e243?

    This seems to refer to a Yamaha keyboard; E243 is ethyl lauroyl arginate, a food preservative used to control bacteria and yeasts in certain foods.

  2. How old is the yamaha psr-e243?

    E243 (ethyl lauroyl arginate) was evaluated by EFSA in 2007 and subsequently authorized in the EU for specific food uses; its ADI is 0.15 mg/kg body weight per day.

  3. How to connect psr e243 to computer?

    You can't connect it—E243 is a food additive that manufacturers mix into foods at permitted levels to extend shelf life.

  4. How to connect yamaha psr e243?

    E243 isn't a device to connect; it's a preservative ingredient added during food processing to inhibit microbial growth.

  5. How to connect yamaha psr e243 to computer?

    E243 doesn't connect to computers; it's ethyl lauroyl arginate, a food-grade antimicrobial used by food producers within legal limits.

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