Sodium benzoate

Organic chemical compound, benzoic acid sodium salt, used as a food preservative.
On an industrial scale, it is obtained synthetically. It has bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties, inhibits the growth of yeast, mold, butter, acetic and to a lesser extent lactic bacteria.
1. Food – as a food preservation agent with E211 symbol- fruit preserves, carbonated drinks, margarines, purees and jams, juices, sauces, mayonnaises, marinades, cheeses Medical- toothpaste- anti-corrosion ingredient in liquids for storing surgical instruments