Samaya Journal

Sodium Benzoate

Food-grade preservative used to prevent growth of bacteria and mould that may be present in the product through exposure to the environment or through user contamination. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Both benzoic acid and sodium benzoate occur naturally in many fruits and vegetables such as cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples.