Dietary exposure assessment of Filipinos to sodium benzoate in water-based beverages

Sodium benzoate (SB) is a common preservative in food used to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria. One of the common sources of SB in the diet is processed beverages. However, excess intake of SB can be detrimental to health. Thus, the present study assessed the exposure of Filipinos to SB through the consumption of water-based beverages. The actual SB content of water-based beverages available in the Philippine market was determined using a validated reversed-phase...