Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E219)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E219) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 8 products in our database, 2 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E219
- E-number
- E219
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 8 products (2 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate.
Popular products with Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
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NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 1 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate?
In our database, Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate most often appears in biscuits, simple syrups, condiments and chocolates.
How many products contain Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate?
8 published products on Foodmetria list Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, including 2 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.