| E219 is a food additive approved by
the European Union (EU) and is used as an antifungal synthetic preservative
in food products, drugs and cosmetics.
This chemical is more affective against yeasts and fungi
than against bacteria.
The chemical name for E219 is sodium methyl
p-hydroxybenzoate.
E219 has been linked with to a numb mouth, as well as irritation to
the skin and is banned in Australia.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E219:
Ice cream, baked goods, medicine.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government approvals
and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This
was added on 16 July 2008. If details are important to you, check
with relevant agencies.
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