The
calcium salt of benzoic acid (E210).
Used
as a preservative, both antibacterial and antifungal.
Can
be found in concentrated pineapple juice.
People
who suffer from asthma, aspirin sensitivity or the skin disease urticaria
may have allergic reactions and/or find their symptoms become worse
following consumption of benzoic acid, particularly in combination with
tartrazine (E102).
Not
recommended for consumption by children.
Spanish
foods, suppliers of serrano ham and spanish foods