Sodium Benzoate Side Effects

Sodium Benzoate, CAS# 532-32-1, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as FREE FLOWING WHITE POWDER. Sodium Benzoate is widely used as preservatives. with E number E211.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. Sodium Benzoate might cause allergic reaction.

Ingestion of Sodium Benzoate in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Sodium Benzoate: ADI 0-5 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sodium Benzoate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Benzoate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Benzoate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sodium Benzoate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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