Sodium Benzoate and Synthetic Organic Colors in Food
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2011-02-07
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Bulletin of the Department of Medical Sciences - วารสารกรมวิทยาศาสตร์การแพทย์
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According to Food standard Agency of United Kingdom ; (FSA), consumption of certain mixtures of artificial food colors and sodium benzoate is associated with increase in hyperactive behavior in children. The Bureau of Quality and Safety of Food conducted a study of sodium benzoate and synthetic organic colors in foods. The total number of sample from 2006m to 2008 was 43. They were submitted by government agencies and private companies. These foods were grouped as meat product, processed vegetables and fruits, confectionery, sauce in sealed container and sauce. It was found that the precentage of samples containing both sodium benzoate and synthetic organic colors was 83, 80, 64, 60 and 57 respectively. In total there were 30 samples. It was also found that for meat product every sample contained sodium benzoate at levels higher than the permissible level of 1,000 mg/kg, leading to high exposure in children. The finding in this study is, however initial information for concerning people to be aware of the toxicity of the combination of sodium benzoate and synthetic organic colors. Further study the other kinds of foods is needed if risk assessment is to be carried out.Key words : sodium benzoate, synthetic organic colors, hyperactivity
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Bulletin of the Department of Medical Sciences - วารสารกรมวิทยาศาสตร์การแพทย์; Vol.51 No.2 April - June 2009; 170-188