abstract food preservatives are often added to food as preservation method. mostly one preservative alone cannot preserve a product effectively. so it is required to create a preservation system to overcome limitations derived from each preservative. using proper selection of different preservatives may lead to significant practical benefits. in this investigation, resistant strain of bacillus ...

This review discusses the status, antimicrobial mechanisms, application, and regulation of natural preservatives in livestock food systems. Conventional preservatives are synthetic chemical substances including nitrates/nitrites, sulfites, sodium benzoate, propyl gallate, and potassium sorbate. The use of artificial preservatives is being reconsidered because of concerns relating to headache, a...

A food additive is any substance added to food primarily for preservation purposes and the consumer demands for a variety of safe and tasty, convenient and colourful foods. Additives and preservatives have been used for a very long time and contributed significantly to product development by the food industry. Despite the advances in the field of product development, some consumers have real co...

Preservatives such as benzoic acid and parabens are being tested on a regular basis by regulatory authorities and food testing laboratories as they are widely found in condiments and beverages such as fruit juices, sports drinks and soft drinks. The consumption of excessive amount of preservatives can lead to adverse health effects such as allergy. Also, the levels of these preservatives in foo...

To maintain consistency or texture ? to sustain smoothness or prevent the food from separating, caking, or clumping. To improve or retain nutritional value: Enrichment replaces nutrients lost in processing ? this occurs with grains, as some vitamins and minerals are lost in the milling process. Fortification adds a nutrient that wasn't there before and may be lacking in many people's diets. Iod...

The use of preservatives in food stuffs and beverages is essential in order to prevent spoilage due to microbial growth or undesirable chemical changes. However, the use of synthetic additives has been associated with various health problems. Therefore, consumers have turned suspicious and obverted towards ingredients from natural sources. This tendency has driven food industry in further searc...