Additives
Sodium 2-Phenylphenol (E232): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Preservative / Surface Treatment
Sodium salt of 2-phenylphenol. More water-soluble than E231, enabling application in aqueous dipping solutions to citrus. Converts to 2-phenylphenol on the fruit surface. Same concerns apply, wash citrus thoroughly before using the zest. Same IARC Group 2B concern as E231 applies.
- Category
- Preservative / Surface Treatment
- Typically used in
- Surface treatment of citrus fruit skins (applied in aqueous solution)
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK for surface treatment. Must be declared. Same IARC Group 2B concern as E231.
- Also listed as
- Sodium Orthophenyl Phenol
- Concerns flagged
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Carcinogenicity concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- IARC (1999) — IARC Monographs Vol. 73 - 2-Phenylphenol (Group 2B) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK402038/
Products
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