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E210 — Benzoic acid
Why it’s used
A preservative effective in acidic foods, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold; used in products such as acidic beverages, jams, pickles, and condiments.
Other names
Benzenecarboxylic acid, Carboxybenzene, Phenylformic acid
Diet flags
Vegan, passesVegetarian, passes
Regulatory status
USA — Restricted
Affirmed as GRAS as an antimicrobial and flavoring agent under 21 CFR 184.1021, with current use resulting in a maximum level of 0.1 percent in food. Source (2026-07-23)
EU — Restricted
Approved in the EU as E 210 for specified food categories with maximum levels set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, subject to a group ADI shared with other benzoates (E 211–E 213). Source (2026-07-23)
Found in these products
1 product in our database contains E210.