Additive · Preservative
E211 — Sodium benzoate · page 148
E211 (Sodium benzoate) appears in the ingredient lists of 14,836 products sold in the United States. Function: preservative.
14,836products with a complete record
10%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
11.2 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.64 gsalt per 100 g (median)
Nutri-Score
How rated products spread
A 5%B 5%C 19%D 25%E 45%
12,542 rated products
Median values
Per 100 g, across all 14,836 products
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Sugars | 11.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 0.64 g |
Categories
Most represented
- Sodas1,575
- Cakes964
- Frozen desserts456
- Simple syrups399
- Frozen foods367
- Biscuits327
- Pastries220
- Beverages206
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 184.1733.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, color or coloring adjunct, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, fumigant, ph control agent, surface-active agent
The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 532-32-1 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products
14,836 products, most viewed first · page 148 of 310.
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Original syrupER
Reuben on rye breadCB
Butterfinger crispy treatES
Soda, strawberryEB
Bedford's, Ginger AleB R P EnterprisesEN
Northwest Soda Works, Bedford's, Ginger BeerB R P EnterprisesEB
Bedford's, diet ginger beerCD
Diet ginger beerCG
Ginger beerEB
Bedford's, Creme Soda, OrangeB R P EnterprisesEB
Beef hoagie kitDL
Lime Tea CoolerMarburger Farm Dairy · 9 mlBH
Hot Pickled GarlicPeculiar Country Amish Collection · 15 gD
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100% reconstituted lemon juice, lemonBG
Golden ginger aleEG
Golden Ginger Ale SodaMarket Basket · 240 mlBP
Premium choice ice creamDM
Market basket, premium choice icecream, black raspberryMarket BasketDL
Lemon loaf cakeET
Tres leches style soaked sponge cake topped with whipped icing and strawberry flavored drizzle, tres lechesDT
Tres leches style bar cakeDC
Cupcake, a soaked sponge cake with whipped icing and strawberry drizzleDR
Rich's, Baked New York Style CheesecakeRich Products CorporationEJ
Jon Dongire, Dark Cherry Swirl CheesecakeRich Products CorporationDT
Tres Leches, Sponge Cake, Strawberry Flavored DrizzleRich Products CorporationDS
Spinx, Cookies, Cookies And CremeRich Products CorporationET
Triple chocolate cheesecakeER
Rich Products, German Chocolate CakeRich Products CorporationER
Rich Products Corp, Yellow Coconut CakeRich Products CorporationEC
Cranberry cheesecakeES
Style cakeRich Products CorporationEA
Apple pie bitesFarm RichEC
Chocoflan Chocolate Creme Cake Topped With A Custard Flan, ChocoflanOur specialty · 5.5 oz/155 gEM
MoussecakeJon Dongire · 92 gEH
Hickory Smoked Beef BrisketRich Products Corporation · 140 gBC
Creamy chocolate strawberry and banana ice cream, swirled with strawberry and chocolate flavored ripples, on a fudge-topped chocolate cookie crust, topped with whipped topping, chocolate flavored drizzle, cherries & almonds sundae premium cake, banana splRich Products CorpEC
Creamy vanilla ice cream, rippled with caramel & crushed praline pecans, on a fudge-topped chocolate cookie crust, with whipped topping, caramel drizzle & chocolate flavored drizzle sundae premium ice cream cake, caramel turtleRich Products CorpEC
Creamy vanilla ice cream filled with strawberries, layered on white cake topped with strawberry puree, whipped topping & vanilla flavored drizzle sundae premium ice cream cake, strawberries & creamDC
Candy bar creamy vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce & nestle butterfinger candy pieces on a fudge topped chocolate cookie crust with whipped topping sundae premium ice cream cake, candy barRich Products Corp.EC
Creamy vanilla & chocolate ice cream rippled with peanut butter, on a fudge-topped chocolate cookie crust, topped with whipped topping, chocolate peanut butter cups, peanut butter drizzle & chocolate flavored drizzle cake, peanut butter cupEC
Creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies, on a fudge topped chocolate cookie crust, topped with whipped topping, more cookie pieces & chocolate flavored drizzle sundae premium ice cream cake, cookies & creamRich Products CorpEC
Chinese style bbq sauceS
Stir fry sauceH
Honey citrus pepper sauce, honey citrus pepperEM
Minor's, ready-to-use sauce, sweet chiliDP
Pad thai sauceDG
General tso's sauceESource: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).