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Sodium benzoate also known as benzoate of soda is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, widely used as a food preservative (with an E number of E211) and a pickling agent. It appears as a white crystalline chemical with the formula C 6 H 5 COONa.
Coca-Cola announced that it would be phasing out sodium benzoate from many of its drinks, but not Fanta and Sprite. [29] As of August 2012, Coca-Cola Zero and Barq's root beer still contained benzoate (added as potassium salt and sodium salt respectively).
The efficacy of benzoic acid and benzoate is thus dependent on the pH of the food. [24] Benzoic acid, benzoates and their derivatives are used as preservatives for acidic foods and beverages such as citrus fruit juices (citric acid), sparkling drinks (carbon dioxide), soft drinks (phosphoric acid), pickles and other acidified foods.
Generally, however, these guidelines agree that highly processed foods contain high amounts of total and added sugars, fats, and/or salt, low amounts of dietary fiber, use industrial ingredients ...
Some foods can cause injuries, while others are potentially sickening. Avocados, microwave popcorn and cookie dough are just a few you should know about. The 10 most dangerous foods in your kitchen
Sodium adipate – food acid; Sodium alginate – thickener, vegetable gum, stabilizer, gelling agent, emulsifier; Sodium aluminium phosphate – acidity regulator, emulsifier; Sodium aluminosilicate (sodium aluminium silicate) – anti-caking agent; Sodium ascorbate – antioxidant (water-soluble) Sodium benzoate – preservative
Some common foods in your kitchen right now could send you to the emergency room, and the breakfast staple is just one example. Some foods can cause injuries, while others are potentially sickening.
During the brewing process, microbial spoilage can lead to the deterioration of wine quality and taste, making it unhygienic and unacceptable to consumers. [5] The main bacterial groups are yeast, candida and Hanseniaspora. [5] In addition, microbial diseases of wine are mainly caused by yeast, lactobacillus and acetic acid bacteria. [6]