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SYSTEMATIC BENZOATE PRESERVATIVE ANALYSIS IN POPULAR BEVERAGES
Allen, Austin James (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Introduction Benzoic acid derivatives (such as sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate) are frequently added to commercial beverages as a preservative. FDA regulations prohibit benzoate levels from exceeding 1000 mg/L (0.1% ...