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Potassium Benzoate(E212)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Potassium Benzoate is a preservative — Preservative in margarine and wine
What it does
Preservative in margarine and wine
Where you'll see it
margarine (0.1%), wine (0.1%)
What the research says
Similar concerns to benzoic acid/sodium benzoate. In sodas with HFCS, may form benzene (Coke/Pepsi formulations issue).
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: FDA limit 0.1% combined with sorbic acid
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A preservative used in margarine and wine