Looks like Benzene and Sodium Benzoate are back in the news again.
If you remember, I wrote about diet pops, sodium benzoate and health risks HERE.
According to a recent release on foodqualitynews.com, it appears that recent research has suggested that “benzoate contributes to faster ageing and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s”.
Members of the soft drink industry have shot back saying that sodium benzoate is “approved for use by the Food Standards Agency and we follow the guidance of the regulatory authorities.”
I don’t know about you, but for me this recent development adds to the volume of questions that surround this ingredient.
My advice, treat pop the way it should be treated…like a dessert.
BP
