Ingredient · E211

Sodium Benzoate As Preservative

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, …

What is Sodium Benzoate As Preservative?

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

Is Sodium Benzoate As Preservative vegan?

Sodium Benzoate As Preservative is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sodium Benzoate As Preservative gluten-free?

Sodium benzoate is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.

What is Sodium Benzoate As Preservative used for?

Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods.

Is Sodium Benzoate As Preservative safe?

Sodium benzoate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food preservative.

Why it's used

Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods. It is effective in acidic conditions and is commonly found in acidic foods like salad dressings, carbonated drinks, jams, fruit juices, and pickles.

Health notes

Sodium benzoate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food preservative. When consumed in typical amounts, it is not associated with adverse health effects. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated sodium benzoate. Some studies have explored potential links between sodium benzoate and hyperactivity in children, but evidence is mixed, and regulatory bodies have not established a causal link at typical intake levels.

Allergen info

Sodium benzoate is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Sodium Benzoate As Preservative

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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