Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E514I - Sodium sulphate

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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E514I - Sodium sulphate

Sodium sulphate (E514i) is an inorganic salt used mainly as a processing aid during food manufacturing. It is approved in the European Union and recognized as safe in the United States when used under good manufacturing practice. It rarely appears on retail labels and does not add flavor or nutrition.

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Synonyms
E210
Benzoic acid
E514i
Sodium sulphate
Functions
preservative
acidity regulator
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Synthetic
Mineral
Products

Found in 386 products

Found in 3 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 sodium laureth sulphate?

    Sodium laureth sulphate (SLES) is an ethoxylated anionic surfactant used for cleansing and foaming in personal care and household cleaning products; it is a different substance from E514(i) sodium sulphate.

  2. What is sodium lauryl sulphate?

    Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant and foaming agent commonly used in shampoos, toothpastes, and cleaners; it is not the same as E514(i) sodium sulphate.

  3. Is sodium sulphate soluble in water?

    Yes—sodium sulphate is highly soluble in water in both its anhydrous and hydrated forms.

  4. What is sodium laureth sulphate used for?

    SLES is used as a detergent, wetting, and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and household cleaners; it is distinct from E514(i) sodium sulphate.

  5. What is sodium sulphate used for?

    Sodium sulphate (E514i) is mainly used industrially as a filler in powdered detergents and in the kraft process of paper pulping, with additional uses in glass manufacture.

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