Preservatives

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Preservatives
  • Sorbic Acid
  • Sodium Benzoate
  • Calcuim Propionate
  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), etc.

Preservatives

Preservative is a substance added to foods and beverages, to prevent deterioration by constraining the growth of any microorganisms and maintain the flavor, color and texture of foods for longer periods.

Benzoic Acid

Benzoic Acid

In industrial environments, benzoic acid is most widely used to produce a wide range of products such as perfumes, dyes, topical drugs and insect repellents.

Lactic Acid

Lactic Acid

It is also used for the synthesis of lactic acid polymers that are recently being used as biodegradable plastics.

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

In industrial applications, ascorbic acid is used as a developing agent and preservative in photo production, water purification, and fluorescence microscopy—a tool for understanding cell biology.

Calcium Acetate Anhydrous

Calcium Acetate Anhydrous

It’s used in the production of lubricants, carbon black and resins for printing ink, in calcium soap manufacture, as a gelling agent, in water treatment, as a concrete accelerator and as a PVC foam blowing agent

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

It is commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care items, such as hair products, baby wipes, toothpaste, and mouthwash

Sodium Meta Bisulphate

Sodium Meta Bisulphate

is used as an antioxidant agent in many pharmaceutical formulations. It is extensively used as a food preservative and disinfectant.

Calcium Propionate

Calcium Propionate

As a food additive, it is used to extend the shelf life of various goods in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to: bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.

Sorbic Acid

Sorbic Acid

It is also used in processed meats as an alternative to preservation using nitrites.

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate

It’s use in the baking industry to prevent mold, yeast, and microbes. It is often used in cakes and icings, beverage syrups, cheese, dried fruits, margarine, pie fillings, wine, etc. at concentrations dependent on the specific application.