Preservative used in syrups and food. Weak estrogenic activity has been reported (weakest among the paraben family); still permitted by EFSA at a defined safe daily intake, not banned by any major regulator.
Is Methylparaben safe?
Methylparaben is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact:
−5 points on the FoodsScan score
Regulatory sources: EFSA
Also known as
methylparabenmethyl parabene218метилпарабен
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