Low riskPenalizedDogs and cats
Potassium sorbate
Also labeled as
sorbic acid
Why it matters
Mold-inhibiting preservative in soft and semi-moist products. Low concern at regulated levels; a semi-moist processing marker.
How PawScore treats it
Foods containing Potassium sorbate are penalized when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.