Preservative
E211, also known as Sodium benzoate, is a food additive in the preservative category. Common preservative, linked to hyperactivity in children, can form carcinogenic benzene with Vitamin C. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans. Avoid combining with Vitamin C (E300).
Avoid combining with Vitamin C (E300)
E211 (Sodium benzoate) — Common preservative, linked to hyperactivity in children, can form carcinogenic benzene with Vitamin C.
E211, also known as Sodium benzoate, is a food additive in the preservative category. Common preservative, linked to hyperactivity in children, can form carcinogenic benzene with Vitamin C. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans. Avoid combining with Vitamin C (E300).
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