Potassium Benzoate
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Potassium salt of benzoic acid in low-sodium beverages, retaining benzene formation risk with ascorbic acid.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved for low-sodium food applications
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS approved
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E212
Commonly Found Foods
Diet sodaslow-sodium sports drinks
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Lemon juice✓ Sorbates
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