Sodium Benzoate

E211PreservativeModerate55/100

Science-based ingredient analysis · Updated continuously

Can form benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with vitamin C under heat/light. Blume's full ingredient database includes category, typical usage, safety score, and common products where this appears.

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Sodium Benzoate — quick answers

Is Sodium Benzoate safe to eat?

Sodium Benzoate carries a Blume safety score of 55/100 (moderate). Can form benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with vitamin C under heat/light. Always read the full label, and check our app for personalised guidance based on your dietary preferences and allergies.

What is Sodium Benzoate?

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative food ingredient (identifier: E211) commonly found on packaging in many everyday products. Blume's database tracks where it appears and how each manufacturer uses it.

Which products contain Sodium Benzoate?

Blume covers millions of food and beauty products. Tap the Download button on this page, install the iOS app, then scan any barcode to see whether Sodium Benzoate is in it — and how the product overall scores on health, safety, and dietary fit.

What can I use instead of Sodium Benzoate?

If you're trying to avoid Sodium Benzoate, the Blume app suggests cleaner alternatives in the same category and lets you set a permanent "avoid" filter so future scans flag any product that contains it.

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