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Permitted Class II Preservatives (INS217)

Technical Name : Sodium propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
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Usage Tips

  1. Sodium propylparaben is used as a preservative in food and beverages to work against yeast and fungi and delay lipid oxidation and inhibit bacteria.

Common names and forms

  1. E 217
  2. E217
  3. Permitted Preservative INS 217

Description

Permitted Class II Preservatives (INS217) also known as Sodium propyl 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 against both yeasts and fungi.

Note

Permitted Class II Preservatives (INS217) may cause allergic reactions.(1)

Resource & Links

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

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