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In the presence of trace amounts of certain metals, which act as catalysts, vitamin C can produce free radicals that convert benzoate into benzene. The FDA and World Health Organization have set a standard for benzene levels in water and that level is 5 parts per billion. Monavie™ tests its Monavie™ juices for benzene regularly, and we are always well below the FDAs and World Health Organizations acceptable levels for benzene.
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Monavie™ juices contain the preservative sodium benzoate and the antioxidant vitamin C (ascorbic acid)... Is it true that sodium benzoate and vitamin C react to form benzene?
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