Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

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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E475 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) are emulsifiers that help oil and water mix and stay mixed in foods. Made from short chains of glycerol joined to fatty acids from edible oils, they improve texture, foam, and shelf-life in many products. They are widely approved by food safety authorities and used at levels needed to achieve their effect.

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Synonyms
E210
Benzoic acid
E475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
Polyglycerol fatty acid esters
Functions
preservative
emulsifierstabilizer
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
Products

Found in 386 products

Found in 892 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 long does thinkpad e475 battery last?

    That refers to a laptop; E475 is a food emulsifier/stabiliser and has no battery—it's chemically stable in foods and remains effective for the product’s shelf-life.

  2. How long does thinkpad e475 last?

    If you mean E475 (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), it is stable during processing and storage in foods. EFSA and JECFA have not identified a safety concern at approved uses.

  3. How to change memory on thinkpad e475?

    You can’t change E475 in a food—it's added by the manufacturer as an emulsifier/stabiliser; to avoid it, choose products without “E475” or “polyglycerol esters of fatty acids” on the label.

  4. How to open sony e475 mp3 playe?

    This appears to be about a device; E475 is a food additive listed as “polyglycerol esters of fatty acids” or “E475” and requires no consumer preparation.

  5. How to open sony e475 mp3 player?

    Unrelated to the additive—E475 is a food emulsifier used to stabilize oil–water mixtures in foods and doesn’t involve any “opening” process.

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