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Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate
Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate are food preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf life.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Dec 21, 2025
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential mild irritation, rare sensitization, possible formation of benzene under specific conditions with sodium benzoate, regulatory limits on maximum concentrations
Benefits
Prevents microbial spoilage, extends product shelf life, effective at low concentrations
References
Waters containing Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate
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