Product name:Potassium benzoate
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Product Description:Potassium benzoate (E**2), the potassium salt
of benzoic acid, is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of
mold, yeast and some bacteria. It works best in low-pH products,
below 4.5, where it exists as benzoic acid.
Acidic foods and beverages such as fruit juice (citric acid),
sparkling drinks (carbonic acid), soft drinks (phosphoric acid),
and pickles (vinegar) may be preserved with potassium benzoate. It
is approved for use in most countries including Canada, the U.S.,
and the EU, where it is designated by the E number E**2. In the EU,
it is not recommended for consumption by children.
