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Concentration as a food preservative is limited by the FDA in the U.S. to 0.1% by weight. [8] Sodium benzoate is also allowed as an animal food additive at up to 0.1%, per the Association of American Feed Control Officials. [9] Sodium benzoate has been replaced by potassium sorbate in the majority of soft drinks in the United Kingdom. [10]
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).
A Consumer Reports' study found that grab-and-go meals like Lunchables can contain high levels of lead and sodium. ... amount of heavy metals allowed in food products. ... News. Entertainment.
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.
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday laid out fresh goals to cut sodium levels in packaged and processed foods by about 20%, after its prior efforts to address a growing ...
Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including condiments ...
ROC President – On 23 October 2013, President Ma Ying-jeou pledged to strengthen inspection on food and beverage manufacturers and severely punish those with altered food products. He also ordered the Ministry of Health and Welfare to hold a national food safety conference in November 2013 to address the issues.
Nina Munro, 41, was struggling with a respiratory infection and, along with taking medication, increased her water intake in an attempt to “flush out” the illness, she told South West News ...