Flavoring Agents; Protectors and Developers
Benzoic acid
Parameters
- Chart entries
- 1
- Purposes
- To retard flavor reversion
- Curing agent
- no
9 CFR 424.21, chart at paragraph (c). eCFR as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04.
Condition attached to the substance in the chart
sodium, potassium and calcium salts
Permitted uses and amounts
| Class | Purpose | Products | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavoring Agents; Protectors and Developers | To retard flavor reversion | Margarine or oleomargarine | 0.1 percent individually, or if used in combination with other flavoring agents for use in meat or with sorbic acid and its salts, 0.2 percent (expressed as the acids in the wt. of the finished foods). |
Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 9, 9 CFR 424.21. Parsed from eCFR XML as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04. Read the section