Potential Safety Issues Surrounding the Use of Benzoate Preservatives

Sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) have long been used for large-scale beverage preservation, yet it is potassium sorbate that is now the preferred option for most soft drink manufacturers. Partly this is a reaction to the discovery that benzoate can cause drinks to contain traces o...

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Main Author: Peter W. Piper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Beverages
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/4/2/33