Preservative, manufactured by neutralisation of Sorbic acid, E200.(See also E202 and E203)
It can be found in candied peel, cheese, cider, dessert sauces, dried apricots, fillings and toppings, fermented milks, frozen pizzas, fruit salads, gelatin capsules, margarine, processed cheese spreads and slices, soft drinks, soup concentrates, sweets and yoghurt.
An antifungal and antibacterial preservative, manufactured by neutralisation of Sorbic Acid, E200 with potassium hydroxide. More soluble than E200. (See also E201 and E203)
It can be found in candied peel, cheese, cider, concentrated fruit juice, dessert sauces, dried apricots, fillings and toppings, fermented milks, frozen pizzas, fruit salads, gelatin capsules, glacé cherries, jams and preserves, margarine, pickled cucumber, processed cheese spreads and slices, salad dressing, seafood dressings, soft drinks, soup concentrates, sweets, table olives, tinned fruit pie fillings, wine and yoghurt.
An antifungal and antibacterial preservative, manufactured by neutralisation of Sorbic Acid, E200.(See also E201 and E202)
It can be found in candied peel, cheese, cider, concentrated fruit juice, dessert sauces, dried apricots, fillings and toppings, fermented milks, frozen pizzas, fruit salads, gelatin capsules, margarine, processed cheese spreads and slices, soft drinks, soup concentrates, sweets and yoghurt.
Whilst occuring naturally in many edible berries, fruits and vegetables it is available commercially by chemical synthesis.
It is used as an antibacterial and antifungal preservative in acid mediums. It is excreted from the body as hippuric acid between 9 and 15 hours of consumption.
Can be found in beer, coffee essence, dessert sauces, soft drinks, flavouring syrups, fruit juice, pulp and purée, jam, margarine, marinated herring and mackerel, pickles, salad cream and dressings and fruit yoghurt.
Best avoided by people with allergy reactions as it can cause a rash similar to nettle rash with large quantities also causing gastric irritation.When combined with E102, Tartrazine, provokes a very high hyperactive response in children.
It is one of the preservatives that the Hyperactive Children's Support Group recommends be eliminated from the diet of children.
The sodium salt of benzoic acid (E210).
Used as a preservative, both antibacterial and antifungal but effective in only slightly acid environments.
Can be found in barbecue sauce, caviar, cheesecake mix, fruit pies, margarine, pickled cucumbers, pineapple juice, prawns, preserves, salad dressing, soft drinks, soya sauce, sweets and table olives.
People who suffer from asthma, aspirin sensitivity or the skin disease urticaria may have allergic reactions and/or find their symptoms become worse following consumption of benzoic acid, particularly in combination with tartrazine (E102).
It is one of the additives that the Hyperactive Ch
The potassium salt of benzoic acid (E210).
Used as a preservative, both antibacterial and antifungal.
Can be found in margarine, pickled cucumbers, pineapple juice and table olives.
People who suffer from asthma, aspirin sensitivity or the skin disease urticaria may have allergic reactions and/or find their symptoms become worse following consumption of benzoic acid, particularly in combination with tartrazine (E102).
It is one of the additives that the Hyperactive Children's Support Group recommends be eliminated from the diet of children.
The calcium salt of benzoic acid (E210).
Used as a preservative, both antibacterial and antifungal.
Can be found in concentrated pineapple juice.
People who suffer from asthma, aspirin sensitivity or the skin disease urticaria may have allergic reactions and/or find their symptoms become worse following consumption of benzoic acid, particularly in combination with tartrazine (E102).
It is one of the additives that the Hyperactive Children's Support Group recommends be eliminated from the diet of children.
