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Antioxidant (E219)

Also Known As : Sodium methylparaben, Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Benzoic acid is used as a preservative in food and beverages to preserve food from yeast and fungi and delay fat oxidation.

Common names and forms

  1. Permitted Class II Preservatives (INS219)
  2. Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 129)

Description

Antioxidant E219 also known as Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate is a synthetic ethyl ester of benzoic acid. Benzoic acid, benzoates and benzoic acid esters are commonly found in most fruits, especially berries. It occurs naturally in mushrooms, cinnamon, cloves and some dairy products (as a result of bacterial fermentation). It is used as a preservative in food against both yeasts and fungi.

Note

Antioxidant E219 may cause allergic reactions.(1)

Resource & Links

(1) http://www.food-info.net/uk/e/e219.htm

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