Calcium Benzoate

E213

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

What is Calcium Benzoate?

Calcium salt of benzoic acid used as a preservative.

Is Calcium Benzoate safe?

Calcium 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 2 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Calcium Benzoate is also known as e213, calcium benzoate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

calcium benzoate e213

Related additives

Monosodium Glutamate (E621) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Pork Meat Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Sulphite (E221) Sorbic Acid (E200) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Potassium Benzoate (E212) Methylparaben (E218) Sulphur Dioxide (E220) Sodium Bisulphite (E222) Sodium Metabisulphite (E223)

Products containing Calcium Benzoate

Pork in its own sauce 3800059203363

Calcium Benzoate 8683752327605

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