Potassium benzoate (E212)
Updated October 2, 2026
Potassium benzoate (E212) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 3,283 products in our database, 3,205 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E212
- E-number
- E212
- Function
- Preservatives
- Found in
- 3,283 products (3,205 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Potassium benzoate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Potassium benzoate.
Popular products with Potassium benzoate
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Potassium benzoate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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b NOVA 4 How to spot Potassium benzoate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Potassium benzoate?
In our database, Potassium benzoate most often appears in sodas, waters, diet cola soft drink and iced teas.
How many products contain Potassium benzoate?
3,283 published products on Foodmetria list Potassium benzoate, including 3,205 sold in the United States. 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.