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E211 — Sodium benzoate

Moderate risk

Sodium benzoate: can form benzene in combination with ascorbates (vitamin C, E300/E301/E302/E304). IARC classifies sodium benzoate itself as Group 3 (not classifiable as to carcinogenicity).

Nutly recommends limiting how often you consume this.

Oversight & sources

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

Products with E211

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