Sodium Benzoate Preservative

Sodium benzoate is a common type of food preservative and is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.

Also added to acidic foods to enhance their flavor. It can be found in foods such as pickles, sauces, jamsand fruit juices. Foods that contain vinegar, such as salad dressings, typically contain very high levels of sodium benzoate.Benzene, a precursor to sodium benzoate, can be found in very small amounts naturally in some fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products and even drinking water