Potassium Benzoate

E212

Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299)

What is Potassium Benzoate?

Potassium salt of benzoic acid. Common preservative in soft drinks. Can form benzene with vitamin C.

Is Potassium Benzoate safe?

Potassium Benzoate is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Potassium Benzoate is also known as e212, potassium benzoate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

potassium benzoate e212

Related additives

Potassium Sorbate (E202) Lactic Acid (E270) Sorbic Acid (E200) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Calcium Benzoate (E213) Methylparaben (E218) Sulphur Dioxide (E220) Sodium Sulphite (E221) Sodium Bisulphite (E222) Sodium Metabisulphite (E223)

Products containing Potassium Benzoate

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