Preservatives · Food additive

Calcium benzoate (E213)

Updated October 2, 2026

Calcium benzoate (E213) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 5 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E213
E-number
E213
Function
Preservatives
Found in
5 products

Foods that commonly contain Calcium benzoate

Noodles 0% · 1
Canned meats 0% · 1
Chocolates 0% · 1

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Calcium benzoate.

Popular products with Calcium benzoate

Calcium benzoate-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Calcium benzoate and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Calcium benzoate on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Calcium benzoateE213

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Calcium benzoate?

In our database, Calcium benzoate most often appears in noodles, canned meats and chocolates.

How many products contain Calcium benzoate?

5 published products on Foodmetria list Calcium benzoate. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.