Benzoin

What is Benzoin?

Benzoin known as benzoin resin or styrax resin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. [1]

Its principal component is benzoic acid. [1]

History

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Source(s) Derived From	Plant Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	Benzoin resin - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Gum Benzoin Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	January 17, 2012 @ 8:26 PM