Sodium Benzoate is White Powder and it is Soluble and Clear in Water at 5% (w/w). It is used in acidic foods and products to control bacteria, mold, yeasts and other microbes. It is used as anticorrosive agent and as a nerve stimulant in combination with caffeine. In addition, Sodium benzoate is used as a diagnostic reagent for liver functions in the pharmaceutical field.
In addition, Sodium Benzoate is also used as food preservative in various food products such as:
- Squashes
- Barley Water
- Brewed Ginger Beer
- Tomato & other Sauces
- Crushes
- Jam, Marmalade
- Sweetened Mineral water & Ready to serve Beverages
- Tomato Puree & Paste
- Fruit Syrups
- Fruit Jelly
- Pickles and Chutney from Fruits & Vegetable
- Dannish Tinned Carrier
- Fruit Juice
- Coffee Extract
- Cooked Pickled Meat, Ham, Bacon
- Syrup & Sherbet
It is available in the market in varied grades including IP/BP/EP/ USP/NF/FCC IV (Powder/Granules/Flakes).
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