### *1. Quick Facts*
**Property** **Detail**
**What it is** Salt of benzoic acid. White, odorless powder/granules
**E Number** **E211**
**Job** **Preservative** - stops mold, yeast, and bacteria
**Works Best** In acidic foods/drinks. pH < 4.5
### *2. Top Uses in Nigeria*
**Industry** **What it’s Used For**
**1. Drinks** Soft drinks, fruit juice, carbonated drinks, energy drinks
**2. Food** Jam, ketchup, soy sauce, salad dressing, pickles
**3. Cosmetics** Shampoos, lotions, toothpaste - prevents mold
**4. Pharma** Syrups, liquid medicines as preservative
**5. Animal Feed** Prevents spoilage in wet feed
*Why it’s popular in Lagos*: Our heat + humidity spoils products fast. 0.05%