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Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate

Posted on October 12, 2007

QuestionAre there any negative health issues associated with eating a product that has the preservative benzoic acid?AnswerSodium benzoate (aka benzoic acid, benzoate of soda, and E211) is a chemical preservative that is particularly effective against yeasts. It is one of the most widely used of all preservatives. Initially, the problem was thought to come not so much from benzoic acid (sodium benzoate) by itself, but from combining benzoic acid with ascorbic acid. Together, they can produce benzene, a known carcinogen. Recent research, however, indicates that sodium benzoate by ...

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