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Sodium benzoate to help protect flavor sodium benzoate (to help protect flavor)

Sodium benzoate is a preservative used to inhibit microbial growth and protect product flavor.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Apr 15, 2026
Health score+2.0
-5Good5

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Risks

Irritation at high concentrations, potential formation of benzene with ascorbic acid under heat/light

Benefits

Effective preservative prolonging shelf life and flavor stability

Waters containing Sodium benzoate to help protect flavor sodium benzoate (to help protect flavor)

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