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preservativeAny of numerous chemical additives used to prevent or slow food spoilage caused by chemical changes (e.g., oxidation, mold growth) and maintain a fresh appearance and consistency. Antimycotics (e.g., sodium and calcium propionate, sorbic acid) inhibit mold growth; antioxidants (e.g., butylated hydroxytoluene or BHT) delay rancidity in foods containing fats and oils; antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines) prevent bacterial growth; humectants retain moisture in products like shredded coconut; and antistaling agents (e.g., glyceryl monostearate) maintain moisture and softness in baked goods. Some preservatives also improve the appearance of the product (e.g., sodium nitrate and nitrite in meats). preservative [pri′zər·vəd·iv] (materials) A chemical added to foodstuffs to prevent oxidation, fermentation, or other deterioration, usually by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, contact with disodium ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA), a food preservative, dissolved the coating. In a cooperative research program at the University of Melbourne and Food Science Australia, a government/academic/industry cooperative in Werribee, Victoria, researchers have isolated a naturally occurring food preservative with a demonstrable effectiveness in killing L. NuPreserv 2000[TM]: targets the multi-billion dollar food industry with a marketable and cost-effective food preservative solution that is much healthier and more effective than traditional chemical alternatives. |
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