Potassium Benzoate, CAS# 582-25-2, is a potassium salt of benzoic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White granular . Potassium Benzoate is widely used as preservatives. with E number E212.
No significant side effects reported. Potassium Benzoate may affect potassium level in blood.
Ingestion of Potassium Benzoate in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Potassium Benzoate: ADI 0-5 mg/kg bw
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Potassium Benzoate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Potassium Benzoate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Benzoate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Potassium Benzoate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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Author: Afshar M, Moallem SA, Khayatzadeh J, Shahsavan M.
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Author: Sato T, Beidler LM.