The Harm of Sodium Benzoate as an Additive
Because the sodium salt of benzoic acid is a common food additive, also known as sodium benzoate. Sodium benzoate is mostly white particles, odorless or with a slightly soothing aroma, slightly sweet, and astringent; Easily soluble in water, it is an acidic preservative that has no bactericidal or antibacterial effects in alkaline media, and has inhibitory effects on bacteria, molds, and yeast;...