Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E310 - Propyl gallate

Overview

E210 - Benzoic acid

Benzoic acid (E210) is a preservative used to help keep acidic foods and drinks safe and fresh by slowing the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria. It occurs naturally in small amounts in some berries and fermented foods, and is also made for food use under strict purity standards.

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E310 - Propyl gallate

Propyl gallate (E310) is an antioxidant that helps keep fats and oils in foods from going rancid. It protects flavor, aroma, and color in fat-rich foods by slowing oxidation, which extends shelf life.

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Synonyms
E210
Benzoic acid
E310
Propyl gallate
Propyl ester of gallic acid
Functions
preservative
antioxidant
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Plant
Synthetic
Products

Found in 386 products

Found in 795 products

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Popular questions

  1. Is benzoic acid soluble in water?

    Only sparingly—about 3 g per liter at room temperature; its solubility increases in hot water and it dissolves readily in many organic solvents.

  2. Is benzoic acid polar?

    It has a polar carboxyl group but a nonpolar aromatic ring, so overall it’s only weakly polar; its benzoate salt is much more polar and water‑soluble.

  3. Is benzoic acid a strong acid?

    No—it's a weak acid, with a pKa of about 4.2.

  4. What is the melting point of benzoic acid?

    About 122–123 °C (251–253 °F).

  5. Is benzoic acid bad for you?

    At approved food levels it’s considered safe, with an ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day; some people may experience irritation or hypersensitivity, and benzene formation in certain acidic drinks is monitored and kept very low.

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  1. What is propyl gallate in food?

    Propyl gallate (E310) is an antioxidant preservative—the propyl ester of gallic acid—used to protect fats and oils in foods from oxidation and rancidity.

  2. Is propyl gallate gluten free?

    Yes; propyl gallate contains no gluten and is considered gluten‑free, though the finished product may still contain gluten from other ingredients.

  3. How to install memory in dell dimension e310?

    This is unrelated to the food additive E310; in foods, E310 refers to propyl gallate, an antioxidant used to prevent rancidity in fats and oils.

  4. What foods contain propyl gallate?

    It’s commonly used in high‑fat foods such as edible oils, shortenings and margarine, processed meats, baked goods and snacks, and sometimes chewing gum and soup bases, often alongside BHA/BHT.

  5. What is propyl gallate used for?

    It’s used as an antioxidant to slow oxidation and rancidity in fat‑containing foods, helping preserve flavor, odor, color, and shelf life.

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