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.