E210

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E210 is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU) and used as an antifungal and antibacterial natural preservative (in an acid medium) in food products.

E210 is also known by the common name of benzoic acid, but may also be referred to as carboxybenzene or dracyclic acid.

This chemical is produced by hydrolysis of benzonitrile and benzamide and can be purified by the recrystallisation from water, due to its high solubility. E210 also occurs naturally in edible fruits and vegetables.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include E210:

• marinated herring
• marinated mackerel
• beer
• coffee
• soft drinks
• dessert sauces
• salad cream
• salad dressings
• jam
• pulp
• purées

Note⁽¹⁾ The list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by regulatory authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list is complete or that all details are up to date.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

Regulatory approvals and advice can change over time.

This was added in 2007-08. For current details please check with the relevant authorities.