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Acidulants and other Preservatives
- BENZOIC ACID
- It's one of the most
common chemical food
preservative.
- Common use in: Fruit juices,
syrups, jams and jellies,
pickles, fruit cocktails, etc.
- SORBIC ACID
- It's considered
non toxic and is
metabolised.
- Practically tasteless and odourless in
foods. Their antimicrobial activity is
generally adequate.
- SORBATES
- Used in: Fruits and
vegetables, fruit
juices, pickles,
sauerkraut, syrups,
etc.
- Used for mold and
yeast inhibition.
- POTASSIUM
SORBATE
- White, fluffy powder.
Added to acid foods.