Preservatives in Food

Preservative In 28015 products Preservatives are substances added to food products to prevent or slow down spoilage. They work by inhibiting the growth of … What is Preservative? → Potassium Sorbate In 21407 products Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt of sorbic acid. While sorbic acid is found naturally in some fruits, the potassium … What is Potassium Sorbate? → Sodium Benzoate In 13792 products Sodium benzoate is a chemical compound that is the salt of benzoic acid. It is found naturally in some fruits … What is Sodium Benzoate? → Sodium Nitrite In 13550 products Sodium nitrite is a salt made from sodium, nitrogen, and oxygen. It is a chemical compound that can be produced … What is Sodium Nitrite? → Sodium Erythorbate In 9349 products Sodium erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, which is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It is … What is Sodium Erythorbate? → Calcium Propionate In 8459 products Calcium propionate is a food additive that is the calcium salt of propionic acid. Propionic acid occurs naturally in some … What is Calcium Propionate? → Preservatives In 8104 products Preservatives are substances added to food products to prevent or slow down spoilage caused by microbes like bacteria, yeasts, and … What is Preservatives? → Sorbic Acid In 7394 products Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound, a fatty acid first found in rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries. It is … What is Sorbic Acid? → Sodium Diacetate In 6531 products Sodium diacetate is a chemical compound formed from sodium acetate and acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar. … What is Sodium Diacetate? → BHT In 5873 products BHT, or butylated hydroxytoluene, is a man-made chemical compound. It is created through a chemical process in laboratories. What is BHT? → Natamycin In 5683 products Natamycin is a natural antifungal substance produced by the bacterium *Streptomyces natalensis*. It is a polyene macrolide antibiotic, meaning it … What is Natamycin? → Calcium Disodium EDTA In 5349 products Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound that works as a chelating agent. It is made from ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and … What is Calcium Disodium EDTA? → Lactic Acid Starter Culture In 4369 products Lactic acid starter cultures are beneficial microorganisms, primarily bacteria, that are used to ferment foods. These cultures produce lactic acid, … What is Lactic Acid Starter Culture? → Mixed Tocopherols In 3782 products Mixed tocopherols are a group of natural compounds that are part of the Vitamin E family. They are typically extracted … What is Mixed Tocopherols? → BHA In 3718 products BHA, or butylated hydroxyanisole, is a synthetic antioxidant. It is a man-made chemical compound produced through chemical synthesis. What is BHA? → A Preservative In 3256 products Sodium benzoate is a chemical compound that acts as a preservative. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, which … What is A Preservative? → Rosemary Extract In 3212 products Rosemary extract is a natural ingredient derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis). It is made by … What is Rosemary Extract? → Potassium Benzoate In 2964 products Potassium benzoate is a chemical compound that is the potassium salt of benzoic acid. It is typically produced synthetically. It … What is Potassium Benzoate? → A Natural Mold Inhibitor In 2921 products Natamycin is a natural antifungal agent produced by the bacterium Streptomyces natalensis through a fermentation process. It is a polyene … What is A Natural Mold Inhibitor? → Potassium Lactate In 2899 products Potassium lactate is a salt formed from potassium and lactic acid. Lactic acid is a natural acid produced during fermentation, … What is Potassium Lactate? → Sodium Lactate In 2774 products Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid. Lactic acid is naturally produced in the body and is also … What is Sodium Lactate? → Sodium Propionate In 2627 products Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid. Propionic acid occurs naturally in some foods, such as cheese, and … What is Sodium Propionate? → Tocopherols In 2617 products Tocopherols are a group of organic compounds, many of which have vitamin E activity. They are naturally found in various … What is Tocopherols? → Sodium Metabisulfite In 2450 products Sodium metabisulfite is an inorganic salt that forms a white, crystalline powder. It is primarily composed of sodium, sulfur, and … What is Sodium Metabisulfite? → Antioxidant In 2420 products Antioxidants are substances that help protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. They work by slowing … What is Antioxidant? → Cultured Dextrose In 2284 products Cultured dextrose is a food ingredient made by fermenting dextrose (a simple sugar, also known as glucose) with specific strains … What is Cultured Dextrose? → Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate In 2169 products Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a compound found naturally in cranberries, prunes, and apples. Potassium sorbate … What is Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate? → TBHQ In 2125 products Tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is a chemical compound produced through a chemical reaction involving hydroquinone and … What is TBHQ? → Cultured Wheat Flour In 1756 products Cultured wheat flour is regular wheat flour that has been fermented using beneficial bacteria, similar to how yogurt or sourdough … What is Cultured Wheat Flour? → Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate In 1694 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, and sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Both … What is Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate? → Sulfur Dioxide In 1605 products Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a gas that occurs naturally in small amounts. It is often produced industrially by burning sulfur. … What is Sulfur Dioxide? → Sulfites In 1594 products Sulfites are a group of chemical compounds containing sulfur and oxygen. They occur naturally in small amounts in some foods … What is Sulfites? → Sodium Bisulfite In 1532 products Sodium bisulfite is a chemical compound made from sulfur dioxide and sodium hydroxide. It is a white crystalline powder that … What is Sodium Bisulfite? → Preserves Freshness In 1292 products Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It … What is Preserves Freshness? → Mold Inhibitor In 1222 products Mold inhibitors are substances added to foods to prevent the growth of mold. They can be naturally occurring compounds or … What is Mold Inhibitor? → Propyl Gallate In 904 products Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant. It is made by reacting gallic acid, a compound found in plants like gallnuts, … What is Propyl Gallate? → Sodium Nitrate In 879 products Sodium nitrate is a white crystalline salt that occurs naturally in some vegetables. It is produced industrially by reacting sodium … What is Sodium Nitrate? → Cultured Celery Powder In 825 products Cultured celery powder is made by fermenting celery with a starter culture, similar to how yogurt is made from milk. … What is Cultured Celery Powder? → BHT For Freshness In 804 products Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is produced through a chemical process involving p-cresol and isobutylene. BHT is … What is BHT For Freshness? → Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor In 753 products Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound made from chemicals. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in … What is Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor? → Antioxidants In 737 products Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules … What is Antioxidants? → TBHQ And Citric Acid In 732 products TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder. Citric acid is a weak … What is TBHQ And Citric Acid? → Cultured Wheat Starch In 712 products Cultured wheat starch is a preservative made from wheat starch that has been fermented by beneficial bacteria or yeast. This … What is Cultured Wheat Starch? → Natural Mold Inhibitor In 645 products Natural Mold Inhibitor is a term used for ingredients derived from natural sources that prevent the growth of mold in … What is Natural Mold Inhibitor? → Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Flavor In 636 products Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic compound made from chemicals. It is a white powder that dissolves in water. It … What is Calcium Disodium EDTA To Protect Flavor? → Nisin Preparation In 618 products Nisin is a natural antimicrobial peptide, a small protein. It is produced by certain strains of the bacterium *Lactococcus lactis* … What is Nisin Preparation? → Sodium Sulfite In 521 products Sodium sulfite is a white crystalline powder. It is a salt of sulfurous acid, which is formed when sulfur dioxide … What is Sodium Sulfite? → Used To Protect Quality In 513 products Sodium bisulfite is a chemical compound made from sulfur dioxide. It is often used in food processing as a preservative … What is Used To Protect Quality? → Potassium Sorbate Added To Maintain Freshness In 468 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is a naturally occurring compound found in some plants, but … What is Potassium Sorbate Added To Maintain Freshness? → Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Disodium EDTA In 465 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. It is typically manufactured synthetically. Calcium … What is Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Disodium EDTA? →