What is Benzoic Acid? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Benzoic Acid?

Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid in many fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. It is commonly used as a food preservative, as it can inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold in acidic conditions. Benzoic acid is also used in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and plastics. In addition, it has several medicinal properties, such as antifungal and antibacterial.

What does Benzoic Acid Taste Like?

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Benzoic Acid Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 1/24 teaspoon0.01g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	N/A
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	N/A
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	N/A

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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