Sodium Benzoate for Foods

Product Overview

As a premier manufacturer and supplier of food-grade additives, we present Sodium Benzoate (CAS No.: 532-32-1, E Number: E211), a highly efficient and cost-effective preservative derived from benzoic acid. Formulated in our advanced factory as a pristine white granular powder, this compound is engineered specifically for acidic food preservation. It delivers an exceptional purity of ≥99.5%, with moisture content strictly controlled at ≤ 1.5% to ensure optimal flowability and shelf stability. When dissolved (1% aqueous solution), it maintains a pH of 8.0–10.0. Fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR §184.1733, EU Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, and China’s GB 1886.184-2022 standards, it carries a JECFA-approved ADI of 5mg/kg·bw, making it a reliable choice for global food production lines.

Product Benefits

Acid-Stable Preservation: Achieving maximum efficacy within a pH range of 2.5–4.0, this preservative effectively inhibits mold and yeast proliferation in acidic environments by an impressive 99.9%. It serves as the ideal safeguard for carbonated beverages and pickled goods.

Cost Advantage: Offering a 60% lower cost profile compared to potassium sorbate while delivering equivalent efficacy in high-acid formulations, it substantially reduces raw material expenses for large-scale beverage and food manufacturers without compromising safety.

Solubility & Dispersion: Engineered for smooth integration into liquid formulations, it dissolves completely within just 2 minutes (tested at 1g/2mL water at 25°C). This rapid dissolution eliminates clumping issues, ensuring uniform distribution across your entire production batch.

Color Preservation: Beyond preservation, it actively protects the visual appeal of fruit-based products. It retains natural pigments, such as anthocyanins and carotenoids, by up to 80% over a 6-month storage period, significantly outperforming alternatives like calcium propionate.

Broad Compatibility: It blends flawlessly with other preservation agents, including sorbic acid. This synergistic effect broadens the overall antimicrobial spectrum, allowing formulation engineers to reduce total preservative usage by up to 30% while maintaining product integrity.

Usage

Carbonated Beverages: Typically incorporated at a ratio of 0.02%–0.05% in cola and fruit-flavored sodas. It actively prevents yeast fermentation, locking in the crisp carbonation and refreshing sensory profile for an extended 12 months.

Pickled Products: Applied at 0.05%–0.1% in commercial pickles and sauerkraut. It decisively inhibits the overgrowth of lactic acid bacteria, ensuring the vegetables retain their satisfying, crisp texture and tangy flavor profile for up to 9 months of ambient storage.

Fruit Preserves: Utilized at 0.05%–0.15% in industrial jams and marmalades. It acts as a highly effective barrier against mold development and prevents syneresis (whey separation), keeping the spreadable consistency intact throughout an 18 months shelf life.

Acidic Sauces: Blended at 0.05%–0.1% in ketchup, mayonnaise, and vinegar-based salad dressings. It stabilizes the complex flavor notes and completely halts bacterial spoilage, guaranteeing a safe and appetizing product for 6 months.

Product Description

Sourced from premium-grade benzoic acid, our industrial-scale Sodium Benzoate is meticulously synthesized in a modern manufacturing facility to meet the rigorous demands of the global food and beverage sector. The resulting product manifests as a pristine, white granular powder that is virtually odorless, ensuring it imparts no unwanted sensory alterations to your carefully crafted flavor profiles. Its uniform particle size guarantees smooth handling and minimal dust generation on the factory floor, promoting a safer and cleaner production environment for your workforce.

The manufacturing process employs advanced crystallization and purification technologies, yielding a compound with exceptional stability and a purity level exceeding 99.5%. This meticulous attention to detail during synthesis ensures that the granular powder flows freely through automated dosing equipment, preventing costly blockages and downtime. The tactile consistency of the granules has been specifically optimized for bulk storage, resisting caking even under fluctuating warehouse humidity conditions.

From a commercial standpoint, integrating this preservative into your supply chain offers profound operational advantages. By decisively extending the shelf life of highly acidic formulations, it minimizes product recall risks and reduces spoilage waste across retail distribution networks. Whether you are formulating carbonated sodas, tangy condiments, or concentrated fruit syrups, this versatile ingredient acts as a silent guardian of your brand’s reputation, maintaining the structural and microbiological integrity of your offerings from the production line to the consumer’s table.

Product Specifications

Supply Chain & Operational Dimensions

• Packaging & Logistics Specifications: We provide versatile industrial-grade packaging options, including 25kg and 55lb multi-wall moisture-proof bags, designed to meet diverse production scales. Our logistics network supports rapid dispatch and complies fully with non-hazardous transport standards, ensuring your supply chain remains uninterrupted.
• International Certifications & Compliance: Our facilities and products proudly hold Halal, Kosher, and GRAS certifications. Furthermore, the product strictly adheres to BP, USP, FCC, and multiple international food safety frameworks, facilitating smooth global market entry for your finished consumer goods.
• Safety Handling & First Aid Guidelines: We prioritize operator safety by providing comprehensive industrial PPE recommendations, including dust mask and glove usage. Detailed first-aid protocols for incidental contact and comprehensive dust explosion prevention guidelines are supplied to safeguard your frontline production personnel.
• Storage & Transportation Protocols: To guarantee the absolute stability of the raw material over its extensive 36-month shelf life, we outline precise storage conditions. It must be kept in cool, dry environments away from strong oxidizing agents. Our non-hazardous transport guidelines ensure compliance and material integrity from our loading dock to your warehouse.
• Comprehensive Technical Documentation: Procurement and compliance teams can easily access and download essential documentation. We provide updated Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and detailed technical specification sheets, dramatically accelerating your internal audit and quality assurance processes.
• Enterprise Strength & Supply Chain Security: Backed by over 25 years of dedicated experience in food additive manufacturing, we deliver rigorous source-to-shipment quality control. Our massive production capacity ensures a stable, uninterrupted supply of bulk materials, positioning us as your most dependable long-term procurement partner.

Why Choose Us

• Decades of Manufacturing Excellence: With over a quarter-century of focused expertise in food additives, our factory implements stringent quality control protocols at every production stage, ensuring absolute batch-to-batch consistency.
• Unmatched Production Capacity: Our expansive manufacturing facilities are equipped to handle massive bulk orders effortlessly. This substantial capacity guarantees stable supply even during peak seasonal demands, eliminating the risk of raw material shortages.
• Agile and Responsive Lead Times: We understand that time is money in food production. Our optimized inventory management and strategic logistics partnerships enable us to process and dispatch large-scale orders with industry-leading speed.
• Dedicated Technical Support: Beyond just supplying materials, our team of seasoned chemical engineers provides customized formulation advice, helping you optimize preservative usage and solve complex stability challenges in your specific product lines.

FAQ

Q: Is sodium benzoate safe with vitamin C-containing foods?

A: Yes, when utilized under correct parameters. Formulations maintained at a pH < 3.5 and processed at temperatures < 40°C result in negligible benzene formation (< 1ppb), which is exceptionally safe and falls well below the FDA’s stringent 5ppb regulatory limit for commercial beverages.

Q: Can it universally replace potassium sorbate in all food matrices?

A: No, it is highly pH-dependent. It becomes largely ineffective at a pH > 4.5 (such as in baked breads or dairy milk), where potassium sorbate remains the preferred choice. It should be exclusively targeted for acidic product lines to maximize both cost-efficiency and antimicrobial efficacy.

Q: What are the specific shelf life and warehouse storage requirements?

A: For optimal longevity, store the powder in tightly sealed, airtight containers within a temperature-controlled environment of 15°C–30°C and a relative humidity of ≤ 70%. Under these strict conditions, the shelf life extends to a full 36 months. Crucially, avoid any contact with strong oxidizers to prevent chemical degradation.

Q: What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for commercial factory procurement?

A: We cater to industrial-scale operations and offer flexible MOQs starting at standard pallet sizes to accommodate varying production schedules. Please consult with our sales engineering team to discuss customized volume requirements and tiered pricing structures.

Q: Do you provide laboratory samples for initial formulation and stability testing?

A: Absolutely. We encourage rigorous pilot testing and can dispatch standard evaluation samples to your R&D department. This allows your food scientists to verify solubility, sensory neutrality, and antimicrobial performance before committing to a bulk contract.

Proven Efficacy in Production: Consistently extends the commercial shelf life of diverse food inventories by aggressively halting microbial proliferation, thereby safeguarding your brand’s quality promise.

Uncompromising Safety Standards: Fully aligned with stringent global food additive regulations, offering procurement managers a zero-risk compliance profile for international distribution.

Enhanced Matrix Stability: Actively preserves the structural and chemical integrity of complex food matrices, drastically reducing the incidence of spoilage and costly retail-level deterioration.

Broad-Spectrum Versatility: Highly adaptable across a multitude of manufacturing scenarios, proving indispensable in both highly acidic and moderately acidic formulation environments.

Industry-Trusted Heritage: Backed by decades of rigorous scientific research and widespread industrial application, it remains a foundational ingredient for secure and profitable food manufacturing.

Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co., Ltd. has been focusing on the production and sales of food additives for more than 25 years.