Sorbic Acid Side Effects

Sorbic Acid, CAS# 110-44-1, with E number E200, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White crystalline powder. Sorbic Acid is widely used as food preservatives in food products.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. Sorbic Acid might cause skin irritation and eye and respiratory irritation in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Sorbic Acid in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Sorbic Acid: ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sorbic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sorbic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sorbic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sorbic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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