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    Default Q? about Preservatives

    I remember reading in an older thread in this folder about preservatives and weight control/maintence.
    I'm wondering if the preservatives "Sodium Benzoate" and "Potassium Sorbate" are harmless or even 'natural' preservatives ?

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    Hey! (-: Is this any help? From the book E for Additives by Maurice Hansen. (Mine's the 1986 publication.)

    Sodium Benzoate.
    Origin - The sodium salt of benzoic acid.
    Function - Preservative - anti-bacterial and anti-fungal - effective only in a slightly acid enviroment.
    Adverse effects - People who suffer from Asthma, or have recurrent urticaria may be sensitive to Sodium Benzoate and exhibit allergic reactions.

    Potassium Sorbate.
    Origin - Prepared from sorbic acid with potasium hydroxide.
    Function - Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial preservative, more soluble than sorbic acid.
    Adverse effects - None known


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    Default Re:Q? about Preservatives

    Thanks

    I just wanted to know if they were harmful preservatives or not. I'm guessing one is and the other isn't... however since I don't have asthma or recurrent urticaria I'll be fine


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