| E210 is a food additive approved by
the European Union (EU) and used as an antifungal and antibacterial
natural preservative (in an acid medium)
in food products.
E210 is also known by the common name of Benzoic
acid, but may also
be referred to as Carboxybenzene or Dracyclic
acid.
This chemical is produced by hydrolysis of benzonitrile and benzamide
and can be purified by the recrystallisation from water, due to its high
solubility. E210 also occurs naturally in edible fruits and
vegetables.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E210:
Marinated herring and mackerel, beer, coffee, soft drinks, dessert sauces,
salad cream and dressings, jam, pulp and purée.
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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