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In the UK e211 is a food preservative called Sodium Benzoate, used mainly to preserve non acidic foods. It is also used in oral medications.
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What is the common name for sodium benzoate?
Another common name doesn't exist; the code of sodium benzoate is E211.
Is the carbonated beverage Irn Bru - originally known as Iron Brew - vegetarian?
The original Barrs Iron Bru (which is still spelt Iron Bru!)is made up of : Carbonated water, sugar (carbohydrate), citric acid, flavourings (including caffeine and quinine), preservative (E211), colours (E110, E124), ammonium ferric citrate (0.002%) Their website is /www.irn-bru.co.uk/our-drinks.html So unless there is something in the colour additives then yes it is suitable for vegatarians. E110, E124 ad E211 can have adverse health conditions. Banned in some countries.
What is the ingred in sprite?
you could read the can lol: Carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate (E331), sodium benzoate (E211) + flavourings. I esteem sprite to be one of the better fizzy drinks.. It is a type of soda called " Sprite" .
What is papad khar?
Papad khar is an Indian term for alkaline salt - sodium benzoate which is widely used as a food preservative known - E211. Alternatively you can use Sodium Carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate in 2:1 ratio instead of Papad Khar
How many atoms are there in a molecule sodium benzoate?
sodium benszoate chemical formula is NaC6H5CO2so it have 1 Na, 7 C, 5 H, and 2 O total 15 atomsalso known as E211, benzoate of sodamolar mass 144.11 g/moldensity 1.497
Where did you found the sodium benzolate in food?
Sodium benzoate is a preservative often used in acidic foods such as pickles or tomatoes among others. It is used to prevent growth of bacteria and fungi. You will find it on the ingredient label of packaged foods if they contain it. It is also identified by the number 211 or E211.
What is Dr Pepper made up of?
The ingredients on the can are all that are known of Dr. Pepper - like Coca Cola, the recipe and the actual flavorings used to give Dr. Pepper its unique fruit flavor are secret, and unfortunately, will remain so. In the UK, the can ingredients are: Carbonated water, sugar, colour (caramel E150d), flavourings (including caffeine), phosphoric acid, preservative (E211) The fruit flavorings are a combination of 23 different fruits.
What can preservative 211 do to your body?
E211 or Sodium benzoate GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) and is not harmful when used at the required maximum ratio of 0.1%. This means that 1mg ((? should be ~1 gram- i.e 0.1 % by weight)) of Sodium benzoate can be used to preserve 1L of product. A very high amount, in the order of 100 - 200g, might cross react with other substances. It is however highly unlikely that this amount will ever be reached when the product is used as it was intended (not eating the powder raw, but as a preservative in a liquid).
What are e-numbers?
E-numbers are a substance which is added to our food to improve its taste, appearance or to make it last longer. These are food additives. Foods which have been approved for use in Europe are given and E number. E1... are colourings e.g E150-caramel colour E2... are preservatives e.g E211 sodium benzoate E3... are antioxidants e.g E300 vitamin C E4... are emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners e.g Pectin E5... are acidity regulators e.g Potassium carbonate E6... are flavourings e.g monosodium glutamate
What are E numbers?
E-numbers are a substance which is added to our food to improve its taste, appearance or to make it last longer. These are food additives. Substances which have been approved for use in Europe are given and E number. E1... are colourings e.g E150-caramel colour E2... are preservatives e.g E211 sodium benzoate E3... are antioxidants e.g E300 vitamin C E4... are emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners e.g Pectin E5... are acidity regulators e.g Potassium carbonate E6... are flavourings e.g monosodium glutamate
What are the jobs of E-numbers?
E-numbers are a substance which is added to our food to improve its taste, appearance or to make it last longer. These are food additives. Foods which have been approved for use in Europe are given and E number. E1... are colourings e.g E150-caramel colour E2... are preservatives e.g E211 sodium benzoate E3... are antioxidants e.g E300 vitamin C E4... are emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners e.g Pectin E5... are acidity regulators e.g Potassium carbonate E6... are flavourings e.g monosodium glutamate
What are the functions of numbers?
E-numbers are a substance which is added to our food to improve its taste, appearance or to make it last longer. These are food additives. Foods which have been approved for use in Europe are given and E number. E1... are colourings e.g E150-caramel colour E2... are preservatives e.g E211 sodium benzoate E3... are antioxidants e.g E300 vitamin C E4... are emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners e.g E440 pectin E5... are acidity regulators e.g Potassium carbonate E6... are flavourings e.g monosodium glutamate
