Check out your pop or energy drink. You will often see Benzoic Acid listed as an ingredient. What is it and is it safe.
Now conduct a google search on “Benzoic Acid” – Be careful – You will find all types of extreme comments regarding this chemical. It scared me a little at first too.
Now that I have your attention…
“Benzoic acid is a white powdery chemical that is used as a food preservative and to make other chemicals. Benzoic acid is only a slightly hazardous to human health but has the potential to damage the environment if released.
Benzoic acid is used in food preservatives because of its ability to inhibit the fungal growth on foods. After ingestion, it is converted within the liver to glycine and then excreted as hippuric acid.
According to the Household Products Database of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, benzoic acid is used in household products ranging from toothpastes and mouthwashes to makeup and diaper cream.
Read more: Analysis of Benzoic Acid | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6499138_analysis-benzoic-acid.html#ixzz0yIUMFgLT
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