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Preservatives

Preservatives let food sit on a shelf for months. Some stop mold and bacteria; others keep fats from going rancid. They range from vitamin C and rosemary extract to synthetic compounds like BHA and TBHQ.

Ingredients in this category

Sodium benzoate · Potassium sorbate · Calcium propionate · Sodium nitrite · Sodium nitrate · Sulfur dioxide · Potassium metabisulfite · Sorbic acid · Propylparaben · BHA · BHT · TBHQ · Propyl gallate · Ascorbic acid · Sodium erythorbate · Rosemary extract

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