Ingredient Data
Vegan Status
Vegan
E-Number
E211
Also Known As
Benzoate of soda; Benzoic acid sodium salt
Source
Produced synthetically from toluene (a petroleum derivative) via a chemical process. No animal products are involved.
Commonly Found In
Fizzy drinks, fruit juices, pickles, salad dressings, margarines, some medications, cosmetics. A widely used antimicrobial preservative.
Vegan Alternative
No substitute needed from a vegan perspective — E211 is vegan.