White crystalline powder.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Philippines | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Austria | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Belgium | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Denmark | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Estonia | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Finland | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| France | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Germany | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Greece | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Hungary | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Ireland | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Italy | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Latvia | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Malta | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Poland | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Portugal | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Romania | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Spain | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Sweden | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| Australia | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Potassium benzoate |
E212 - Potassium benzoate: Asthmatics should avoid, nettle rash, behavioural problems.
E212 - Potassium benzoate: The potassium salt of benzoic acid, potassium benzoate fulfils an antibacterial and antifungal role. Typical products include margarine, pickles, fruit juice. People with a history of allergies may show allergic reactions. for using. See 210.
E212 - Potassium benzoate: Additives which can be a problem for asthmatics or aspirin sensitive people (possibly those sensitive to 'salicylates')
E212 - Potassium benzoate: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E212 - Potassium benzoate: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions
Benzoic acid potassium salt (1:1)
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