Ingredient · E211

Sodium Benzoate Added

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sodium benzoate is primarily used as a preservative in packaged foods. It helps prevent …

What it is

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It can be produced synthetically or found naturally in small amounts in fruits like cranberries and plums.

Why it's used

Sodium benzoate is primarily used as a preservative in packaged foods. It helps prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria, extending the shelf life of products. It is commonly found in acidic foods like pickles, relishes, olives, and some beverages.

Health notes

In the US, sodium benzoate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food preservative. Some studies have explored its potential effects, particularly in combination with vitamin C, but the evidence is mixed and not conclusive. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated sodium benzoate and established guidelines for its use.

Allergen info

Sodium benzoate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Benzoate Added

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Vegetable Egg Rolls Savory Cabbage, Carrots, Water Chestnuts, Onion, Celery And Brown Rice In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Vegetable Egg Rolls Topco Associates, Inc. Vegetable Egg Rolls Savory Cabbage, Carrots, Water Chestnuts, Onion, Celery And Brown Rice In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Vegetable Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 209kcal 5.8Protein 7.0Fat 32.6Carbs Pork Egg Rolls Savory Pork, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Pork Egg Rolls Topco Associates, Inc. Pork Egg Rolls Savory Pork, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Pork Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 233kcal 8.1Protein 10.5Fat 26.7Carbs Chicken Egg Rolls Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Chicken Egg Rolls Topco Associates, Inc. Chicken Egg Rolls Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Chicken Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 174kcal 10.5Protein 1.7Fat 26.7Carbs Cookies, Lemon Sugar Otterbein's Bakery Cookies, Lemon Sugar Cookies & Biscuits 444kcal 3.7Protein 13.0Fat 81.5Carbs Lee Kum Kee, Stir-Fry Sauce, Kung Pao, Kung Pao Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods Inc. Lee Kum Kee, Stir-Fry Sauce, Kung Pao, Kung Pao Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 222kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 33.3Carbs Inclan Enterprises, Inc. Maker's Mark, Gourmet Sauce, Bourbon, Bourbon Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 106kcal 0Protein 0Fat 21.2Carbs GS1 Mexico Coco Crash, Nata De Coco Drink, Strawberry, Strawberry Other Drinks 53kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Fareway Stores, Inc. Fareway, Cookies, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cookies & Biscuits 455kcal 6.1Protein 24.2Fat 51.5Carbs The Kroger Co. Mini Pie Bites, Triple Chocolate Mousse Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 25.4Fat 46.0Carbs Budd Foods Inc Chunky White Breast Meat Chicken Pie, Broccoli, Carrots And Pearl Onions Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 203kcal 4.8Protein 10.6Fat 21.6Carbs Budd Foods Inc Fully Baked White Meat, Chicken Pie Other Deli High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 152kcal 4.5Protein 8.1Fat 15.7Carbs Budd Foods Inc Chicken Pie, Bacon & Cheddar Crust Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 185kcal 4.8Protein 10.1Fat 18.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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