sodium benzoate
Noun
Meaning
a white crystalline salt used as a food preservative and antiseptic
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benzoate of soda
preservative
sodium hydroxide
sodium chloride
sodium carbonate
sodium bicarbonate
sodium hypochlorite
benzoic acid
sodium fluoride
sodium bisulfite
sodium citrate
sodium bromide
potassium benzoate
sodium acetate
inorganic sodium salt
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One kg of rennet extract has about 0.7 g of active enzymes – the rest is water and salt and sometimes sodium benzoate ( E211 ), 0.5% - 1.0% for preservation.
Preservatives Commercial mouthwashes usually contain a preservative such as sodium benzoate or methylparaben to preserve freshness once the container has been opened.
Traditional preservatives, such as sodium benzoate have raised health concerns in the past.