Sodium Benzoate

Key Food & Beverage Applications

• Carbonated Soft Drinks & Energy Drinks:

  • Preserves flavored, carbonated sodas, tonic waters, and energy beverages against yeast fermentation and off-odors during ambient distribution (typically dosed between 0.03% and 0.1%).

• Fruit Juices, Ciders & Smoothies:

  • Applied in cold-filled or flash-pasteurized citrus juices, apple ciders, and fruit nectars to maintain microbial stability without degrading volatile fresh-fruit aroma profiles.

• Condiments, Sauces & Dressings:

  • Added to table ketchups, barbecue sauces, hot chili sauces, and mustard to ensure microbial stability after container opening and prolonged room-temperature storage.

  • Preserves acidic pourable salad dressings and sweet relish brines against surface mold development.

• Pickles, Olives & Acidified Vegetables:

  • Dosed into packing brines for pickled cucumbers, jalapeños, capers, and green olives to arrest yeast blooms that cause brine cloudiness and vegetable softening.

• Jams, Jellies & Fruit Toppings:

  • Stabilizes low-sugar or pectin-based fruit spreads, bakery pastry fillings, and ice cream dessert syrups against mold spoilage under frequent consumer spoon entry.