Sodium Benzoate Granules 800g

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid , it has been used by food manufacturers for over 80 years to inhibit microbial growth.

The Melbourne Food Depot only sells this product in Granules to limit dust generation from powders. Sodium benzoate can prevent growth of almost all microorganisms. It operates best in an acidic environment. Sodium benzoate is freely found in nature, and in fact, even organically grown cranberries or prunes can very high levels. Within the food industry, its use is therefore restricted to such foods as preserves, jams, salad dressing, fruit juices, pickles, and carbonated drinks; however, it will functionally work well in the proper acidic conditions, with good dispersion