To Promote Flavor And Color Retention
What is To Promote Flavor And Color Retention?
Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid, a chemical that occurs naturally in some fruits. It is typically made by reacting toluene with chlorine and then neutralizing the resulting benzotrichloride with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. It appears as a white crystalline powder.
Is To Promote Flavor And Color Retention vegan?
To Promote Flavor And Color Retention is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is To Promote Flavor And Color Retention gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is To Promote Flavor And Color Retention a major allergen?
Sodium benzoate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is To Promote Flavor And Color Retention used for?
Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and beverages.
Is To Promote Flavor And Color Retention safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists sodium benzoate as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used according to good manufacturing practices.
Why it's used
Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and beverages. It is often found in acidic foods and drinks, such as fruit juices, carbonated beverages, jams, and pickles, where it is most effective.
Health notes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists sodium benzoate as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used according to good manufacturing practices. When combined with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in beverages, it can form small amounts of benzene, a potential carcinogen. The FDA monitors these levels and works with the industry to minimize formation. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sodium benzoate and established acceptable daily intakes.
Allergen info
Sodium benzoate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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