Sodium benzoate
Preservative
Sodium benzoate is a common ingredient used to keep foods and drinks fresh by stopping tiny germs like mold and bacteria from growing. You often find it in things like sodas, fruit juices, and salad dressings to make them last longer on the shelf.
Source: FDA
While generally recognized as safe, sodium benzoate can form small amounts of benzene, a known carcinogen, when combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in certain conditions.
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