Potassium benzoate
Unknown Risk
Alternate Names:
- benzenecarboxylic acid potassium salt
- dracylic acid potassium salt
- phenylcarboxylic acid potassium salt
- potassium benzoate / benzoic acid potassium salt
Info from food-info.net:
- Description:
- Function:
- Benzoic acid and benzoates are used as preservatives against both yeasts and bacteria in acidic products. They are not very effective against fungi, and ineffective in products with a pH above 5 (slightly acidic or neutral). High concentrations lead to a sour taste, which limits the application. Benzoates are often preferred, due to better solubility.
- Origin:
- Benzoic acid, benzoates and benzoic acid esters are commonly found in most fruits, especially berries. Cranberries are a very rich source of benzoic acid. In addition to fruits, benzoates occur naturally in mushrooms, cinnamon, cloves and some dairy products (as a result of bacterial fermentation). For commercial purposes, it is prepared chemically from toluene.
- Side effects:
- No side effects in the concentrations used. In some people benzoic acid and benzoates may liberate histamine and thus cause pseudo-allergic reactions.
Dietary restrictions:- None - benzoic acid and benzoates can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
Acceptable daily intake:- Up to 5 mg/kg body weight.
Status:- Unknown
Info from proe.info:
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- Benefits:
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- General:
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- Harm:
- Unknown
- Legal:
- Unknown
- Use:
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Dietary restrictions:- Unknown
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- Description:
- Unknown
Dietary restrictions:- Unknown
Acceptable daily intake:- 5,000 mg/kg body weight/day (EFSA, 2016)
Status:- Approved in the EU.
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