Aluminum
Amaranth
Aspartame
Azodicarbonamide
Benzoic Acid
Brilliant Black
Calcium Benzoate
Calcium Sulphite
Calcium Stearate
Canola Oil
Carrageenan
Corn Syrup
Datem
DHC (dihydrocoumarin)
Hydrogenated Oil
Guar Gum
Modified Food Starch
Modified Corn Starch
MSG
Paprika Oleoresin
Paraben
Potassium Nitrate
Red no 2
Sucralose
Caramel
Yellow 6
Xanthan Gum
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HEALTH CONCERNS
Benzoic acid is considered one of the safest food additives in use today and it is also considered the most effective additive against yeasts, mold and bacteria. With the exception of asthmatics and individuals with allergies or intolerances, there have been no side effects reported in the concentrations used. Because benzoic acid produces a sour taste, high concentrations are rarely used.
The recommended daily allowance for healthy individuals is 5 mg.
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HOW IS IT USED?
Benzoic acid is used as a preservative against yeasts and bacteria in a long list of foods such as coffee extract, cooked pickled meat and pork; jam, jelly and marmalade; fruit juice, beverages and sherbet and syrups, sauces and tomato paste. It is also used as a preservative for fish.
Other Uses:
Benzoic acid is used for medications, perfume and incense as well as dyes and plastics. It is also used for a wide variety of cosmetics and products such as shampoos, deodorants, lubricant/spermicides, baby wipes, dentifrices, sunscreens, lip balm, hair color, hair-loss treatments, shaving cream and hair spray.
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