What is Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, one of the most widely used and well-established antimicrobial preservatives in the global food and beverage industry. It is a white, odourless to slightly aromatic crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water, making it convenient to incorporate into a wide range of liquid and semi-solid food and beverage products. It is particularly effective against yeasts and moulds in acidic food environments.
Polychem Industries supplies Food Grade Sodium Benzoate to beverage manufacturers, sauce and condiment producers, pickle and preserve companies, and pharmaceutical formulators across India and internationally. Its proven effectiveness, cost efficiency, and extensive regulatory history make it one of the most relied-upon preservatives across the global food processing industry.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade | White crystalline powder/granules | 99.5%+ (Food Grade) | FSSAI / FCC / E211 | Beverages, sauces, pickles, jams, pharmaceuticals |
Applications & Uses
Carbonated & Soft Drinks
One of the most common applications. Sodium Benzoate is widely used in carbonated soft drinks, fruit-flavoured beverages, and squash/cordial products to prevent the growth of yeasts and moulds, extending shelf life in these acidic beverage products.
Sauces, Ketchup & Condiments
Used extensively in tomato ketchup, sauces, and condiment products to prevent microbial spoilage and maintain product safety and quality throughout extended shelf life, particularly in products stored at ambient temperature.
Pickles & Preserved Vegetables
Used as a preservative in pickled vegetables and fruit preserves, working effectively in the acidic conditions typical of these products to inhibit spoilage organisms and extend shelf stability.
Jams & Fruit Preparations
Used in jams, jellies, and fruit preparations to prevent mould growth and fermentation, helping maintain product quality and safety during storage and distribution.
Pharmaceutical Formulations
Used as a preservative in liquid pharmaceutical formulations including syrups, suspensions, and oral solutions, preventing microbial contamination and extending the usable shelf life of multi-dose pharmaceutical products.
Personal Care Products
Used as a preservative in certain cosmetic and personal care formulations to prevent microbial growth and extend product shelf life, particularly in water-based formulations.
Technical Specifications
Sodium Benzoate — Key Properties
Why Source Sodium Benzoate from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade (E211) compliant with FSSAI for all food applications
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Highly cost-effective and proven antimicrobial preservative
- Reliable bulk supply for beverage and food manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
