Spectrophotometric Determination Of Sodium Benzoate in Some Energy Drinks With Different Brands

Abstract

Energy drinks are widely consumed by teenagers and young adults to enhance focus and energy. However, excessive consumption may lead to negative health effects, especially when they contain preservatives like sodium benzoate. In this study, the concentration of sodium benzoate was determined in four imported energy drink samples available in Asb'ah markets. The analysis was conducted using a UV spectrophotometric method, which proved to be both simple and accurate. The concentration of sodium benzoate in the samples ranged from 1361 to 1424.55 mg/L. The results indicated that all tested samples contained sodium benzoate levels within the upper safety limits established by the FDA.