Food Safety Substance

Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoateE201

Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate (E201) is a food additive with Approved in the EU, GRAS in the US, and data from 5 regulatory sources.

CAS 7757-81-5 E201 Indexable evidence set
FDA
GRAS
ADI / TDI
ADI 25 mg/kg bw
Codex
60 row(s)
SOURCE D1 identity resolution e number aliases | Food Additives | dsstox identifiers | 5 matched regulatory source group(s)

Substance Identity

Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.

Substance name
Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate
CAS
7757-81-5
E-number
E201
DTXSID
DTXSID8047181
PubChem CID
23665582
Evidence tier
Indexable evidence set (11)
SOURCE EU Commission FDA | Health Canada | Codex Alimentarius

Multi-Jurisdiction Comparison

Side-by-side status rows for the same resolved substance across public food regulators.

JurisdictionAuthorityStatusEvidence
European UnionEU CommissionApproved-
CodexCodex AlimentariusListedPreservative
SOURCE Codex Alimentarius Codex GSFA

Codex GSFA Status

Codex Alimentarius GSFA permissions and maximum-use rows.

JurisdictionINS / E-numberFunctionFood categoryMax levelNotes
Codex201Preservative01.1.4 Flavoured fluid milk drinks1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid.; For use in flavoured products heat treated after fermentation only. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative01.2.2 Renneted milk (plain)1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative01.3.2 Beverage whiteners200 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Standard for a Blend of Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat (CODEX STAN 252-2006).; Excluding products conforming to the...
Codex201Preservative01.6.1 Unripened cheese1,000 mg/kgFor use in cheese mass only of products conforming to the Standard for Cottage Cheese (CXS 273-1968) and the Standard for Cream Cheese (CXS 275-1973): sorbic acid (INS 200)...
Codex201Preservative01.6.2 Ripened cheese3,000 mg/kgExcept for use in products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978): sorbic acid (INS 200), potassium sorbate (INS 202) and calcium sorbate (INS...
Codex201Preservative01.6.3 Whey cheese1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative01.6.4 Processed cheese3,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative01.6.5 Cheese analogues3,000 mg/kgFor use in surface treatment only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative01.6.6 Whey protein cheese3,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative01.7 Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)1,000 mg/kgExcept for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS243-2003): for use in flavoured fermented products, heat treated after fermentation.; As sorbic acid....
Codex201Preservative02.2.2 Fat spreads, dairy fat spreads and blended spreads2,000 mg/kgFor use in products conforming to the Standard for Fat Spreads and Blended Spreads (CXS 256-2007); if benzoates and sorbates are used in combination, the combined use shall not...
Codex201Preservative02.3 Fat emulsions mainly of type oil-in-water, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative02.4 Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based dessert products of food category 01.71,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.10 Fermented fruit products1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.11 Fruit fillings for pastries1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.12 Cooked fruit1,200 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.2 Dried fruit500 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.3 Fruit in vinegar, oil, or brine1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.5 Jams, jellies, marmelades1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.6 Fruit-based spreads (e.g. chutney) excluding products of food category 04.1.2.51,000 mg/kgExcept for use in products conforming to the Standard for Mango Chutney (CXS 160-1987): Sorbic acid (INS 200) only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.7 Candied fruit500 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.8 Fruit preparations, including pulp, purees, fruit toppings and coconut milk1,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Standard for Date Paste (CODEX STAN 314R-2013).; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.1.2.9 Fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.2.2.3 Vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds in vinegar, oil, brine, or soybean sauce1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.2.2.5 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)1,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.2.2.6 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed pulps and preparations (e.g. vegetable desserts and sauces, candied vegetables) other than food category 04.2.2.51,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Tehena (CODEX STAN 259R-2007).; Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Harissa (Red Hot Pepper...
Codex201Preservative04.2.2.7 Fermented vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products of food categories 06.8.6, 06.8.7, 12.9.1, 12.9.2.1 and 12.9.2.31,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative04.2.2.8 Cooked or fried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds1,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Laver Products (CXS 323R-2017).; As sorbic acid.; For use in potato dough and pre-fried potato slices only. [Group:...
Codex201Preservative05.1.2 Cocoa mixes (syrups)1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative05.1.3 Cocoa-based spreads, including fillings1,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981).; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative05.1.5 Imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products1,500 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.41,500 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative05.3 Chewing gum1,500 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative06.4.3 Pre-cooked pastas and noodles and like products2,000 mg/kgFor use in noodles only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative06.5 Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tapioca pudding)1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative06.6 Batters (e.g. for breading or batters for fish or poultry)2,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative07.0 Bakery wares1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative08.2.1.1 Cured (including salted) non-heat treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts200 mg/kgFor use in surface treatment only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative08.2.1.2 Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts2,000 mg/kgFor use in surface treatment only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative08.2.1.3 Fermented non-heat treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts200 mg/kgFor use in surface treatment only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative08.2.2 Heat-treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts200 mg/kgFor use in surface treatment only.; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for...
Codex201Preservative08.2.3 Frozen processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts200 mg/kgFor use in surface treatment only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative08.3 Processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products1,500 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN...
Codex201Preservative08.4 Edible casings (e.g. sausage casings)10,000 mg/kgFor use in collagen-based casings with a water activity greater than 0.6 only.; On a casings basis.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative09.2.4.1 Cooked fish and fish products2,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative09.2.4.2 Cooked mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms2,000 mg/kgExcept for use in shrimp (Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris) at 6 000 mg/kg.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative09.2.5 Smoked, dried, fermented, and/or salted fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms1,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the Standard for Boiled Dried Salted Anchovies (CODEX STAN 236-2003).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Crackers from Marine and...
Codex201Preservative09.3 Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid.; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Sturgeon Caviar (CODEX STAN 291-2010). [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative10.2.1 Liquid egg products5,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative10.2.2 Frozen egg products1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative10.2.3 Dried and/or heat coagulated egg products1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative10.4 Egg-based desserts (e.g. custard)1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative11.4 Other sugars and syrups (e.g. xylose, maple syrup, sugar toppings)1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners1,000 mg/kgFor use in liquid products only.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative12.2 Herbs, spices, seasonings and condiments (e.g. seasoning for instant noodles)1,000 mg/kgExcluding products conforming to the SStandard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS...
Codex201Preservative12.4 Mustards1,000 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative12.5 Soups and broths1,000 mg/kgFor use in products conforming to the Codex Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981) singly or in combination: sorbic acid (INS 200), potassium sorbate (INS...
Codex201Preservative12.6 Sauces and like products1,000 mg/kgOn the served to the consumer basis.; As sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
Codex201Preservative12.7 Salads (e.g. macaroni salad, potato salad) and sandwich spreads excluding cocoa- and nut-based spreads of food categories 04.2.2.5 and 05.1.31,500 mg/kgAs sorbic acid. [Group: SORBATES]
SOURCE JECFA JECFA ADI

JECFA ADI Values

JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.

JurisdictionChemical nameJECFA no.CASADIADI upperFunctionEvaluation year
JECFASODIUM SORBATE-7757-81-50-25 mg/kg bw25PRESERVATIVE1985
SOURCE ingredients ghs classifications

Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma

Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.

CosmeticsSodium SorbateEU status: permitted Industrial / GHSWarningEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
SOURCE FAQPage JSON-LD public food renderer rows

Frequently Asked Questions

Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.

What is Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate used for in food?

Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate appears in food-use rows as: Preservative; Preservative.

Is Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate / E201 safe?

This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: ADI 25 mg/kg bw. EU status evidence: Approved. US/FDA evidence: GRAS.

What is the ADI for Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate?

Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: ADI 25 mg/kg bw. Source: JECFA.

Is Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate also used in cosmetics?

Sodium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Sodium Sorbate, EU status permitted.