Product description
It is a widely used food preservative
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Sodium benzoate is a substance which is a widely used food preservative. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid.
Sodium Benzoate is often combined with Potassium Sorbate in low pH products to provide a synergistic preservative effect against yeast and mold.
Form: Crystal, Granules, Crystaline Powder
Water Solubility: Soluble
Stability: Stable but may be moisture sensitive
The most common source of sodium benzoate is food; manufacturers use it as a preservative to prevent spoilage. Acidic products like sauerkraut, jellies and jams, hot sauce and soda are the most common sources of sodium benzoate.
It is also used in cosmetics and personal care product formulas as a fragrance ingredient, masking ingredient, anti-corrosive agent.
Sodium benzoate has recently been incorporated into plastics, like polypropylene, where it has been found to improve clarity and strength.
Other foods that commonly include sodium benzoate include: