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E213
Kalsiyum benzoat
Benzoik asit tuzu koruyucu. Sağlık uyarısı: hiperaktiviteyle ilişkilendirilmiştir.
E-number category
Preservative
Detailed information
- What it is & how it is made
- A preservative from the benzoic acid family (calcium benzoate); it is produced synthetically and carries no animal source.
- Where it is used
- Used against mould and yeast in acidic foods such as carbonated and fruit drinks, pickles, sauces and jam.
- Health note
- Together with vitamin C a small amount of benzene (a carcinogen) can form; there is debate about hyperactivity in children. It calls for caution from the standpoint of the 'tayyib' (wholesome) principle.
- Halal assessment
- It is synthetic/chemical in origin and contains no animal matter; in that respect no halal obstacle is seen. However, because of the 'halal and tayyib (clean/wholesome)' principle and the health debate, it has been left as doubtful; the decision rests with the consumer.
Products containing this additive (0)
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