Is there anything dangerous about sodium benzoate?!
Is there anything dangerous about sodium benzoate?
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Sold as "Stabilizing Tablets," sodium benzoate is used, one crushed tablet per gallon of wine, to stop future fermentation. It is used when active fermentation has ceased and the wine racked the final time after clearing. It is generally used with sweet wines and sparlking wines, but may be added to table wines which exhibit difficulty in maintaining clarity after fining. For sweet wines, the final sugar syrup and crushed tablet may be added at the same time. ...
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"Both sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid are listed as 'safe', according to World Health Organisation guidelines,"