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A stabiliser is an additive to food which helps to preserve its structure. Typical uses include preventing oil, water emulsions from separating in products such as salad dressing; preventing ice crystals from forming in frozen food such as ice cream; and preventing fruit from settling in products such as jam and yogurt.The following hydrocolloids are the most common ones used as stabilisers:ypical uses include preventing oil, water emulsions from separating in products such as salad dressing; preventing ice crystals from forming in frozen food such as ice cream; and preventing fruit from settling in products such as jam and yogurt. The following hydrocolloids are the most common ones used as stabilisers:
Sodium benzoate is a preservative commonly used in fruit pies, jams, beverages, salads, relishes, and sauerkraut -- foods that have an acidic pH. Chemical preservatives, such as sodium benzoate are frequently used in processed foods to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast or other nasty microorganisms that could spoil your food. When sodium benzoate is combined with water, benzoic acid is produced. Benzoic acid is the active form of the preservative - the form that protects foods. Benzoic acid is also found naturally in some fruits such as cranberries, plums, and apples.