SODIUM BENZOATE

CHARECTERISTICS

• It is present in the form of white, shinning crystals

TASTE

• Sodium benzoate is odorless and has a very sweet

SOLUBILITY

• Highly soluble in water and alcohol

EFFECTS

• It is flammable and less poisonous

PREPARATION

• Comes by neutralizing benzoic acid with sodium bicarbonate

GRADES

• Technical, U-S-P, F-C-C.

USES

• It is used to preserve food
• Acts as an antiseptic agent
• Also used in pharmaceutical industry, bakery products making, drinks and squashes.

Use it in food products but not more than 0.1 %.