Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate, a salt derivative commonly used as a preservative, is found in many products. This substance, which is also used to add flavor to some products, should not be used excessively in food products. It is considered suitable for use at a maximum of 0.1%.

Sodium Benzoate is used as a preservative in the food industry and in the production of certain industrial products. It is widely used in the food industry, particularly in carbonated beverages and similar soft drinks, pickles, ketchup and similar sauces, marmalades and jams, margarine, olive production, processed fish products, and confectionery.
Sodium Benzoate is a food additive that helps produced food products resist mold and fungi. It also has the property of preserving food colors.
As with all food preservatives, excessive use can affect the taste of the food product. As with other food preservatives, it is generally recommended to use Sodium Benzoate at a rate of 0.1% to 0.2%.