Miscellaneous

Sorbic acid

Parameters

Chart entries: 1
Purposes: To preserve product and to retard mold growth
Curing agent: no

9 CFR 424.21, chart at paragraph (c). eCFR as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04.

Condition attached to the substance in the chart

sodium, potassium, and calcium salts

Permitted uses and amounts

Sorbic acid, as listed in 9 CFR 424.21(c)
Class	Purpose	Products	Amount
Miscellaneous	To preserve product and to retard mold growth	Margarine or oleomargarine	0.1 percent individually, or if used in combination or with benzoic acid or its salts, 0.2 percent (expressed as the acids in the wt. of the finished foods).

Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 9, 9 CFR 424.21. Parsed from eCFR XML as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04. Read the section