Preservatives in Food

Preservatives slow spoilage caused by microbes or oxidation and extend shelf life. In the US, chemical preservatives must be listed by name on the ingredient list.

Organic Rosemary Extract In 463 products Organic rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis). It is typically … What is Organic Rosemary Extract? → Dried Vinegar In 462 products Dried vinegar is a powdered form of vinegar, typically made by spray-drying liquid vinegar. It is essentially acetic acid in … What is Dried Vinegar? → Nisin In 454 products Nisin is a natural antimicrobial peptide, a small protein produced by certain strains of the bacterium Lactococcus lactis. It is … What is Nisin? → Propionic Acid In 452 products Propionic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in some foods like Swiss cheese. It is produced industrially by … What is Propionic Acid? → Sulphur Dioxide In 418 products Sulfur dioxide is a gas that occurs naturally in small amounts in volcanic gases and is produced by the burning … What is Sulphur Dioxide? → Erythorbic Acid In 409 products Erythorbic acid is a food additive that is an isomer of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It is produced commercially by … What is Erythorbic Acid? → Potassium Metabisulfite In 382 products Potassium metabisulfite is a white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder. It is a salt of sulfurous acid, produced by reacting … What is Potassium Metabisulfite? → Sodium Metabisulphite In 369 products Sodium metabisulfite is a white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder. It is a salt of sulfurous acid, formed by combining … What is Sodium Metabisulphite? → Potassium Sorbate: Preservative In 342 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: Preservative? → Calcium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate In 338 products Calcium propionate and potassium sorbate are salts of propionic acid and sorbic acid, respectively. These acids are naturally found in … What is Calcium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate? → Potassium Acetate In 337 products Potassium acetate is the potassium salt of acetic acid. It is produced when potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate reacts with … What is Potassium Acetate? → EDTA In 324 products EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a synthetic compound. It is produced industrially through chemical synthesis. What is EDTA? → Rosemary Extract For Freshness In 316 products Rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis). It is typically produced … What is Rosemary Extract For Freshness? → Potassium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate In 304 products Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are the potassium salts of benzoic acid and sorbic acid, respectively. They are often used … What is Potassium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate? → Coconut With Sodium Metabisulfite In 300 products Coconut is the white, fleshy part of the coconut palm fruit. For processed coconut, it is typically shredded or flaked … What is Coconut With Sodium Metabisulfite? → Egg White Lysozyme In 295 products Egg white lysozyme is an enzyme naturally found in egg whites and other animal secretions. It is produced commercially by … What is Egg White Lysozyme? → Benzoic Acid In 293 products Benzoic acid is a simple organic compound. It occurs naturally in many plants, like cranberries and plums, but is often … What is Benzoic Acid? → Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate In 292 products Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound. It is often produced industrially through chemical synthesis, typically from ketene and … What is Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate? → Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid In 284 products Calcium propionate and sorbic acid are chemical compounds used together as preservatives in food. Calcium propionate is the calcium salt … What is Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid? → Cultured Sugar In 280 products Cultured sugar is a type of sugar that has been fermented by bacteria or yeast. This process can alter the … What is Cultured Sugar? → Cultured Celery Juice Powder In 264 products Cultured celery juice powder is made from celery juice that has been fermented with beneficial bacteria. This process helps to … What is Cultured Celery Juice Powder? → Potassium Sorbate And Citric Acid In 262 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in some plants, … What is Potassium Sorbate And Citric Acid? → Maintains Freshness In 261 products Maintains Freshness is a broad term used to describe ingredients that prevent spoilage and extend the shelf life of food. … What is Maintains Freshness? → Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavor In 257 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is a synthetic compound, often produced by reacting sorbic acid … What is Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavor? → Cultured Celery Juice In 252 products Cultured celery juice is made by fermenting celery juice with beneficial bacteria, similar to how yogurt or sauerkraut is made. … What is Cultured Celery Juice? → 0.1% Sodium Benzoate In 249 products Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid, a chemical that occurs naturally in some fruits. It is typically manufactured … What is 0.1% Sodium Benzoate? → Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate In 248 products Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are salts of weak acids. Sodium benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid, and potassium … What is Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate? → Cultured Wheat In 245 products Cultured wheat is wheat flour that has been fermented by beneficial bacteria and yeasts. This process, often called 'culturing,' is … What is Cultured Wheat? → Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate In 238 products Sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are salts of propionic acid and sorbic acid, respectively. These organic acids occur naturally in … What is Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate? → TBHQ & Citric Acid In 216 products TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic antioxidant. Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits. … What is TBHQ & Citric Acid? → Potassium Sorbate And Carbon Dioxide In 215 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is a manufactured ingredient, typically made by reacting sorbic acid … What is Potassium Sorbate And Carbon Dioxide? → A Mold Inhibitor In 209 products A mold inhibitor is a substance that prevents or slows the growth of mold on food. Many mold inhibitors are … What is A Mold Inhibitor? → Water And Salt In 202 products Water is a clear, odorless, and tasteless liquid essential for life. Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral compound typically … What is Water And Salt? → Natamycin To Protect Flavor In 201 products Natamycin is a natural antifungal compound produced by the bacterium *Streptomyces natalensis*. It is typically made through a fermentation process, … What is Natamycin To Protect Flavor? → Sodium Benzoate Preservative In 199 products Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid. It is produced when benzoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide. Benzoic acid … What is Sodium Benzoate Preservative? → Preservative Potassium Sorbate In 193 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. It is typically produced industrially through … What is Preservative Potassium Sorbate? → Apricots With Sulfur Dioxide In 192 products Apricots are a stone fruit, similar to peaches and plums. When dried, they are often treated with sulfur dioxide to … What is Apricots With Sulfur Dioxide? → Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness In 191 products Mixed tocopherols are a group of naturally occurring compounds found in vegetable oils. They are extracted from plant sources, such … What is Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness? → Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate As Preservatives In 185 products Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are salts of sorbic acid and benzoic acid, respectively. They are often used together because … What is Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate As Preservatives? → Freshness Preserved By BHT In 183 products Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is made from petroleum-based chemicals. BHT is used to prevent foods from … What is Freshness Preserved By BHT? → Natural Mixed Tocopherols In 173 products Natural mixed tocopherols are a group of chemical compounds found in plants, commonly known as vitamin E. They are typically … What is Natural Mixed Tocopherols? → Sorbic Acid And Calcium Disodium EDTA In 172 products Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound, often produced industrially via chemical synthesis. Calcium disodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is … What is Sorbic Acid And Calcium Disodium EDTA? → Potassium Sorbate To Maintain Freshness In 172 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 To Maintain Freshness? → Potassium Sorbate And Natamycin In 170 products Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. It is typically produced industrially through … What is Potassium Sorbate And Natamycin? → Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate As Preservatives In 168 products Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are common food preservatives. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, which occurs … What is Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate As Preservatives? → Potassium Nitrate In 167 products Potassium nitrate is a salt that occurs naturally in the mineral niter. It can also be manufactured synthetically. It is … What is Potassium Nitrate? → Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives In 165 products Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are salts of sorbic acid and benzoic acid, respectively. They are often used together because … What is Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives? → Potassium Sorbate And Sorbic Acid In 162 products Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid are preservatives used to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods. Sorbic … What is Potassium Sorbate And Sorbic Acid? → Mixed Tocopherols Added To Retain Freshness In 159 products Mixed tocopherols are a group of naturally occurring compounds found in vegetable oils. They are often extracted from sources like … What is Mixed Tocopherols Added To Retain Freshness? → Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Benzoate In 158 products Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are salts of sorbic acid and benzoic acid, respectively. They are often used together as … What is Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Benzoate? →

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