- Natural chemical found in berries, cloves and cinnamon
- Protects processed food
- Prevent growth of microbes (moulds and fungi in particular)
- Benzoic acid may react with ascorbic acid (Vit C) forming benzene (small quantites)
- Benzene may cause cancer and other diseases especially Bone Marrow Failure
- Too much benzoic acid affects the liver and kidney
- Mildly toxic is consumed in food
- Causes damage to nervous system when inhaled
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