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Sodium Benzoate preservative
This product has a higher level of the Sodium Benzoate than xylitol. So it either has a minuscule amount of Xylitol or a very large amount of Sodium Benzoate.
In addition, per the FDA website, the combination of sodium benzoate and citric acid (of which is has both) can potentially form benzene.
"How does benzene get into beverages?
Benzene can form at very low levels (ppb level) in some beverages that contain both benzoate salts and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or erythorbic acid (a closely related substance (isomer) also known as d-ascorbic acid). Exposure to heat and light can stimulate the formation of benzene in some beverages that contain benzoate salts and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)."
September 2018 · Health and Household · verified purchase