Sodium Benzoate — Bulk Food Grade
Sodium Benzoate (E211) is a white granular preservative powder that effectively inhibits yeasts, moulds, and bacteria in acidic food and beverage products. The most widely used antimicrobial preservative in the beverage industry, essential for manufacturers requiring reliable shelf-life extension.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 532-32-1
- Purity / Grade
- 99.0%-101.0%
- E-Number
- E211
- Water content
- 1.5% MAX
- Lead (Pb)
- 2 PPM MAX
- Heavy metals
- 10PPM MAX
Common Uses
- Preservative in carbonated soft drinks, juices, and flavoured beverages
- Antimicrobial agent in sauces, dressings, and condiments
- Shelf-life extender in fruit preparations, jams, and pickled products
- Preservative in pharmaceutical syrups and oral solutions
- Combined with potassium sorbate for broad-spectrum preservation
Specifications
- CAS: 532-32-1
- E Number: E211
- Appearance: White granular or crystalline powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Effective pH range: Below 4.5
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Sodium Benzoate — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Sodium Benzoate — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.