E-number  · E212

E212 — Potassium Benzoate

Synthetic preservative. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E212 is the potassium salt of benzoic acid (E210). Synthetic.

Why it matters

Used where lower sodium is desired. Same applications as E211.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database