Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E313 - Ethyl 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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E313 - Ethyl gallate

Ethyl gallate (E313) is an antioxidant used to slow down the rancidity of fats and oils. It is the ethyl ester of gallic acid, and is added in very small amounts to help protect flavor, aroma, and color during storage. Approval and allowed uses vary by country, so you may or may not see it on local labels.

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Synonyms
E210
Benzoic acid
E313
Ethyl gallate
Functions
preservative
antioxidant
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Plant
Synthetic
Products

Found in 386 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. How do you play a yamaha e313 keyboard?

    E313 here refers to ethyl gallate, a food antioxidant used to slow oxidation and rancidity in fats and oils; it’s not related to musical keyboards.

  2. How to connect yamaha psr-e313 to pc?

    On food labels, E313 means ethyl gallate, an antioxidant derived from gallic acid (plant-sourced or synthetic), not a device connection method.

  3. How to fix edd error e313?

    That error code isn’t about food additives; E313 is ethyl gallate, an antioxidant used in small amounts and authorized in some countries but not approved for use as a food additive in the EU.

  4. How to go to recovery in micromax e313?

    Micromax model numbers are unrelated; E313 on ingredient lists denotes ethyl gallate, an antioxidant that helps prevent rancidity and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

  5. How to install custom recovery in micromax e313 lollipop?

    Custom recovery topics are unrelated; in foods, E313 (ethyl gallate) is an antioxidant—typical food-use levels are considered safe where permitted, though people sensitive to gallates may choose to avoid it.

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