| Essence |
Propyl-P-Hydroxybenzoate Sodium Salt or E217 is the sodium salt sibling of the Propyl-P-Hydroxybenzoate (E216) which is a synthetic ethyl ester belonging to parabens. It’s used in food and skincare products due to its anti-fungal, anti-yeast, and anti-mold properties. |
| Names |
Sodium Salt of E216, sodium salt of Propylparaben, Propylparaben sodium, E217, Propyl-P-Hydroxybenzoate Sodium Salt, and others. |
| Sourcing |
Unknown. |
| Manufacturing |
Unknown. |
| Application |
Preservative (synthetic, water-insoluble). |
| Acceptable Daily Intake |
Up to 10 milligrams for every kilogram of body weight is said to be safe. But that is something that research just doesn’t support. |
| Side Effects |
As a paraben, it can do plenty of harm. Examples of this include infertility, developmental issues, cancer, violently allergic reactions, hormonal disruption, and it can have other ill effects. |
| Benefits |
None. |
| Studies |
20+ studies on Pubmed. Less than 5 studies on safety. |
| Allergens |
None. |
| Diet Restrictions |
None. |
| Health Knight Assessment |
(Extremely) Likely Harmful. | Category 4 Additive. |
| Products |
It isn’t very common with supplements. It can be present in meat products (especially pork) but that’s still rare (thus, we can find it in hamburgers, burritos, pizzas, and anything else that chooses to use such prepared meat). |
