Table 2.
Organic acids or organic acid-derived compounds listed as food preservatives and their E-numbers.
| Compound | E Number |
|---|---|
| Sorbic acid | E200 |
| Potassium sorbate | E202 |
| Calcium sorbate | E203 |
| Benzoic acid | E210 |
| Sodium benzoate | E211 |
| Potassium benzoate | E212 |
| Calcium benzoate | E213 |
| Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate | E214 |
| Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate | E215 |
| Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate | E218 |
| Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate | E219 |
| Acetic acid | E260 |
| Potassium acetate | E261 |
| Sodium acetate | E262 |
| Calcium acetate | E263 |
| Lactic acid | E270 |
| Propionic acid | E280 |
| Sodium propionate | E281 |
| Calcium propionate | E282 |
| Potassium propionate | E283 |