Sodium Benzoate (E211)

Sodium Benzoate 

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a highly effective preservative that inhibits yeasts, molds, and bacteria specifically in acidic foods with pH below 4.5. In the food industry, it prevents unwanted fermentation and microbial spoilage in beverages and condiments, maintains crystal-clear appearance without cloudiness or sediment, and enables safe ambient distribution of high-acid products with significantly extended shelf life while preserving fresh flavor profiles.

Food Industry Applications

• Beverages: Completely inhibits yeast fermentation in carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, and energy drinks, preventing bottle swelling, explosion risk, and flavor degradation during warm storage.

• Condiments, sauces: Controls mold and yeast growth in ketchup, mayonnaise, barbecue sauces, and salad dressings, maintaining smooth, consistent texture without surface contamination.

• Fruit products: Preserves jams, jellies, fruit purees, and toppings against spoilage organisms, ensuring stable color, flavor, and gel structure throughout shelf life.

• Pickles, olives: Enhances vinegar-based preservation in cucumbers, olives, and relishes for superior crispness and extended ambient stability without softening.

• Baked fillings: Stabilizes fruit and custard fillings in pies, pastries, and toaster products against microbial breakdown during distribution and retail display.

Other Industry Applications

In the cosmetics industry, preserves water-based lotions, shampoos, and creams against microbial contamination; in the personal care industry, maintains stability in liquid soaps and body washes; in the tobacco industry, prevents mold growth during storage and processing.