Additive
Sodium benzoate
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
Sodium benzoate, a preservative.
Why it’s used
Stops microbes in acidic drinks.
What to know
Can form benzene with vitamin C in some beverages. Also tied to restlessness when paired with dyes.
Who should skip
Kids drinking a lot of bright soda.
A gentler swap
Choose drinks without benzoate, or drink water.
You’ll see it in
Soft drinks, pickles.
- Listed as an additive
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