Potassium benzoate

Potassium benzoate is a food preservative that inhibits the formation of certain enzymes and microbes (it works best in low-pH products, below 4.5). It is approved for use in most countries including Canada, the US, and the EU.

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See also: Potassium benzoate, Canada, Chemical compound, EU, Enzyme, Inorganic chemistry, Microbe, PH, Preservative