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Sodium Benzoate

Caution

Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen.

E / INS number: E211
Class: Synthetic Preservative
Allowed in organic: No

Also known as

e211

Other synthetic preservative ingredients

Azodicarbonamide (ADA)BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Calcium Propionate EDTA (Calcium Disodium)Methylparaben Potassium Bromate Potassium Sorbate Propylparaben Sodium Nitrite Sodium Propionate Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites

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