Tuesday, April 7, 2009

FOOD & BEVERAGES: BENZENE IN SODA


The carcinogen benzene can form in sodas containing vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and either sodium benzoate or potassium benzoate.










[Source: Consumer Reports magazine, October 6 2007, http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/19/health/main1638170.shtml]

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