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- Also known as benzoate of soda
- Listed as sodium benzoate or E211 on product labels
- Found naturally in cranberries, prunes, cinnamon and apples
- Added to soft drinks to prevent bacteria, yeasts and molds from growing
- Sufferers of asthma may be allergic to sodium benzoate
- Linked to hyperactivity in childrenFood Standards Agency: Food Standards Agency issues revised advice on certain artificial colours
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative found naturally in cranberries, prunes, cinnamon and apples.
As a food preserve, it is found in salad dressing, jams, pickles, juices and soft drinks.
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Health Concerns
In 2007, the Food Standards Agency of England found that Sodium Benzoate contributes to cell damage linked to aging and degenerate diseases like Parkinson's. Beverage Daily Fresh health fears hit benzoate in soft drinksSodium Benzoate has also been linked to hyperactivity and other behavioral problems in children.Food Standards Agency: Food Standards Agency issues revised advice on certain artificial colours
The FSA urges that companies find alternative ways to preserve their products.
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Sodium benzoate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sodium benzoate removed from Diet Coke
Coca-Cola is phasing out the use of the controversial additive sodium benzoate in Diet Coke on the back of consumer demand for more natural products.foodnavigator.com
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Sodium Benzoate on Amazon
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Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate (Concise International Chemical Assessment Documents) - $17.00
A concise assessment of the risks to human health and the environment posed by exposure to benzoic acid and sodium benzoate. Benzoic acid is used as an intermediate in the synthesi...Amazon
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Sodium Ascorbate ( Crystalline Powder ) 2.2 Lbs NutriBiotic - $50.49
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Sodium Benzoate Test Strips, PAmazon
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Sodium Ascorbate ( Crystalline Powder ) 16 Oz NutriBiotic - $24.49
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Sodium Benzoate Questions
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Does your body make sodium? 3 AnswersYour body does not make sodium. You need to intake sodium in order to get it in your body. Sodium is so important, in fact, that humans have a specific sensor o... read more -
How many milligrams of sodium should you intake daily? 1 Answer"Various organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine, have published recommendations on daily sodium limits. Most recommend... read more
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@dandanbigelow nice to hear you got your fix of xantham gum, sodium benzoate, and partially hydrogenated soybean oil.
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A few natural preservative with no known toxicity; Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoin Gum
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@gangbadoy H2O, Sugar, Banana, Iodized Salt, Modified Starch, Spices, 0.8% Sodium Benzoate, Acidulant, Onion Pwder, Garlic Pwder.
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Artificial flavorings (sodium benzoate) DO cause hyperactivity in children. Be careful what you're feeding your kids.
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@victoriarabbit Here's more info on sodium benzoate than you'd ever want to know: http://bit.ly/vPkqr
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