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E210 — Benzoic acid

Moderate risk

Benzoic acid: can form benzene, a known carcinogen, in combination with ascorbates (vitamin C, E300/E301/E302/E304).

Nutly recommends limiting how often you consume this.

Oversight & sources

Flagged by ANSES — France's food-safety agency flagged this additive for re-assessment.

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