Base ingredients
Sodium benzoate
Antifungal and antibacterial preservative (E211) used to inhibit yeasts and molds in beverages, syrups, brines, sauces and bakery products. White powder/granules, highly water‑soluble. Sodium salt of benzoic acid.
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Applications: soft drinks and juices, syrups, pickles/brines, sauces and condiments, jams and bakery.
Directions: dissolve in process water, then add under stirring; best efficacy in acidic media (pH ≤ 4.5).
Typical dosage: 0.05% to 0.10% w/w (check local regulatory limits). Efficacy decreases as pH increases.
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers, protected from moisture. Typical shelf life: up to 2 years under recommended conditions.
Molecular formula: C₇H₅O₂Na
Molecular weight: 144.11 g/mol
Appearance: granules;
Assay: ≥ 99.0%
Loss on drying: ≤ 1.5%
Chloride: ≤ 0.02% | Sulfate: ≤ 0.10%