Sodium benzoate can also be used in pharmaceutical products for its antimicrobial properties, such as in tablets, capsules, and cough syrup. Sodium Benzoate Side Effects ...

The test mixture contained sodium benzoate (E211) mixed with some of the following food dyes: sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104), carmoisine (E122,) allura red (E129,) tartrazine (E102 ...

When sodium benzoate combines with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) benzene can form, which is a known carcinogen. Factors such as heat and time can affect its development.

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