• Roshini K.T
• Akshara Krishnan

Chemical preservatives play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and quality of food products, particularly in beverages like fruit juices where microbial spoilage is a significant concern. Sodium benzoate, a commonly used preservative, is known for its antimicrobial properties and widespread application in the food industry. In this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy and quantify the presence of sodium benzoate as a preservative in various fruit juice samples through rigorous chemical analysis. Fruit juice samples from different manufacturers were collected and subjected to analytical methods. Additionally, the pH of the samples was measured to understand its potential influence on the preservative's efficacy. Our results revealed significant variations in the concentration of sodium benzoate among the tested fruit juice samples. While some products exhibited levels within regulatory limits, others exceeded permissible thresholds, raising concerns about potential health implications and regulatory compliance.

Chemical preservatives, Sodium benzoate, Efficacy, Permissible thresholds

"Chemical Preservation Assessment: Evaluating the efficacy and quantity of chemical preservatives like sodium benzoate.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 5, page no.335-339, May-2016, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701B50.pdf

"Chemical Preservation Assessment: Evaluating the efficacy and quantity of chemical preservatives like sodium benzoate.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 5, page no. pp335-339, May-2016, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701B50.pdf