Parabens (p-hydroxybenzoates) (Preservative)
International number (INS/E number) E214–E219
How it's written on Korean labels 파라옥시안식향산에스테르(파라벤)파라벤
What is this additive?
Paraben preservatives. Use is declining because of debate over hormone-like effects.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- Slows the growth of microbes so the food keeps longer.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–10 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 2006)
Group value for methyl and ethyl parabens (propylparaben excluded).
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Chilled products with a short shelf life, or ones labeled “no preservatives” (보존료 무첨가), usually have less.
- On Korean labels, also look for 파라벤.
Products with Parabens (p-hydroxybenzoates)
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