E218: Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

Food additive · Preservative

What it does

Preservative: Protects against spoilage by microbes.

Good to know

One of the parabens, a preservative family some people prefer to avoid.

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Information only, not medical advice. Always read the physical label. Source: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II.