All additives
E217·preservative
Sodium propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
Avoid
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | — | |
| EFSA | — | — |
ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.
Scientific Notes
Sodium salt of propylparaben (E216); banned in the EU in 2004 alongside E216 due to the same endocrine disruption concerns. Inactive salt form, hydrolysed to propylparaben in the gut.