Benzoic Acid Side Effects

Benzoic Acid, CAS# 65-85-0, with E number E210, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White crystallized powder. Benzoic Acid is widely used as food preservatives in many food products.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. Benzoic Acid can cause dry mouth, flushing, nausea and vomiting in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Benzoic Acid in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Benzoic Acid: 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 Benzoic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Benzoic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Benzoic Acid 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. Benzoic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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