Sodium Benzoate Powder

Sodium benzoate is an ester widely used as a food preservative. It is chemically the sodium salt of benzoic acid, and it exists in the form when dissolved in water. Chemical preservatives like sodium benzoate are used in processed consumables to stem the growth of yeast, bacteria, or any unwanted microorganisms that could spoil food.

Sodium benzoate is often used in jams, beverages, salads, relishes, and fruit pies. Benzoic acid is the active ingredient of this preservative; and it occurs naturally in fruits such as apples, plums, and cranberries. Benzoic acid is found in low forms in the fruits mentioned earlier; the sodium benzoate is seen on a food product’s packaging synthesized.