POTASSIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE)

How we reached this

Potassium benzoate — antimicrobial preservative. FDA GRAS. **Concern:** in vitamin-C-containing beverages can form benzene (IARC Group 1 carcinogen) at low ppb levels. FDA monitors; major manufacturers reformulated post-2007 industry letter. Common in diet sodas.

Sources · 1

• FDA — Benzene in Beverageshttps://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/data-benzene-soft-drinks-and-other-beverages

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Products containing this · 2

• 6Coca-Cola Zero SugarFood
• 6Diet CokeFood