E210
Benzoic acid
Preservative
What it is
Slows the growth of yeasts and moulds, particularly in acidic foods. Occurs naturally in cranberries.
What it does
Preservative
Slows spoilage caused by micro-organisms, so food stays safe for longer.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.
Found in 2 products in the FoodSignal database.