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sodium benzoate

chemical compound

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carboxylic acids

In carboxylic acid: Aromatic acids
The sodium salt, sodium benzoate, is used as a preservative in many foods.
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food preservation

In food preservation: Organic chemical preservatives
Sodium benzoate and other benzoates are among the principal chemical preservatives. The use of benzoates in certain products in prescribed quantity (usually not exceeding 0.1 percent) is permitted in most countries, some of which require a declaration of its use on the label of the…
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