Comparing E212 - Potassium benzoate vs E213 - Calcium benzoate

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Overview

E212 - Potassium benzoate

Potassium benzoate (E212) is a preservative that helps stop yeast, mold, and some bacteria from growing in acidic foods and drinks. It is the potassium salt of benzoic acid and is often used in soft drinks, fruit beverages, and other tangy products where it works best at low pH.

E213 - Calcium benzoate

Calcium benzoate (E213) is a preservative used to keep foods and drinks from spoiling, especially when they are acidic. It helps prevent the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria, which can extend shelf life and reduce food waste. It is one of several benzoate salts approved for use in many regions.

Synonyms

E212

Potassium benzoate

E213

Calcium benzoate

Functions

preservative

Origins

Products

Found in 3,222 products

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Search rank & volume

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Popular questions

Is potassium benzoate bad for you?
At permitted food-use levels it's considered safe by regulators (JECFA ADI for benzoates: 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day, expressed as benzoic acid); a small number of people may be sensitive. In acidic drinks with vitamin C and heat/light, trace benzene can form, so manufacturers manage formulations and conditions.
E212: can't open file for writing?
That message refers to a Vim editor error, not the food additive E212; in foods, E212 is potassium benzoate, a preservative used to inhibit yeast and mold in acidic products.
E212 can't open file for writing?
This is a Vim error code rather than the additive; E212 in food labeling denotes potassium benzoate, a preservative effective in low‑pH beverages and foods.
Vim e212 can't open file for writing?
You're citing a Vim error, not the food additive; E212 on ingredient lists is potassium benzoate, used to preserve acidic foods and soft drinks.
Vim e212: can't open file for writing?
That line is about a Vim error, whereas E212 in food is potassium benzoate, a common preservative for acidic products to curb yeast and mold growth.