FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium benzoate inhibits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria, mold, and other microbes in food, thus deterring spoilage. It’s particularly effective in acidic foods ( 6 ). Therefore, it’s commonly used in foods, such as soda, bottled lemon juice, pickles, jelly, salad dressing, soy sauce, and other condiments.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the most common uses for sodium benzoate in the commercial food industry is as an additive to soft drinks. The compound increases their flavor by enhancing the taste of the high-fructose corn syrup often present in such drinks. It also increases the acidity and intensifies the flavor of carbonated soft drinks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are weak acids and their antimicrobial action is known to be due to the accumulation of protons and anions inside the microbial cell that disrupts normal metabolism [11].

Detailed explanation-4: -Sorbates (E 200–203), benzoates (E 210–213), and dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) (E 242) are permitted in ready-to-drink beverages in Europe. Sorbates are very effective preservatives against bacteria, yeasts, and molds.