Sodium benzoate the correct amount
I would like to know the ratio for using sodium benzoate as a preservative in our jams and relishes. We state on our product that it's home made and no added preservatives are added, would this be wrong when sodium benzoate is added?
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Well yeah, adding a preservative is ... just that. I'd just stick with the "homemade" part; there is so much misinformation about preservatives that get so quickly spread without research. You can use it to rinse/sterilize containers without mixing it in but not as effective. Recipes I've used are ΒΌ teaspoon per litre (mix with 1 tsp hot water to dissolve). Also can be used to sterilize jars by making a hot water rinse (use similar ratio). Read Wikipedia on Sodium benzoate if anyone is worried about it as all the hype has been debunked and it's safer than the "natural" potassium sorbate used.
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How do you add sodium benzoate to food?
" It is effective in most sodas, vinegar, fruit juice, and in mixed ingredients like salad dressing. " It is additionally used to stop the fermentation process in wines. " It is used most prevalently in acidic foods such as carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles, and condiments.How do you mix sodium benzoate with water?
Sodium benzoate is supplied as a white powder or flake. During use it is mixed dry in bulk liquids where it promptly dissolves. Approximately 1.75 oz (50 g) will readily dissolve in 3 fl oz (100 ml) of water.How do you dilute sodium benzoate?
Dissolve in 50 ml of water. Shake continuously for 15 min and Dilute to 100 ml with water.How do you use sodium benzoate in a cake?
Sodium benzoate is a common food preservative and a mold inhibitor. It is most effective in low acid foods and beverages and baked goods such as breads, cakes, pies, tortillas and many others. Benefits of sodium benzoate include its activity against: Molds.SODIUM BENZOATE
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This site https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/food-additive-status-list indicates the amount of substances permitted (by the Americans at least) for various additives. It supports the assertion that <0.1% is a reasonable concentration. Additive 211 (Sodium benzoate) is most used in acid foods as it imparts a bit more acidity as part of its anti-fungal mechanism. It is also allegedly a flavour enhancer, though in the concentration cited I cannot see how.
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