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the potassium salt of benzoic acid, is a food preservative that inhibits the growth ofmold, yeast and some bacteria. It works best in low-pH products, below 4.5, where it exists as benzoic acid.
The use of potassium benzoate as an alternative to sodium benzoate is becoming more popular for applications where a low sodium content is desirable. It is used in a number of the products we consume every day. Potassium benzoate is used in both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, fruit and fruit juices, syrups, jams and jellies, prepared salads, tomato-based products, margarine, olives, pickles, and other condiments
It is a white powder