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Food Preservatives

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Definition: Substances capable of inhibiting, retarding or arresting the process of fermentation, acidification or other deterioration of foods.  FOOD, PRESERVED and FOOD PRESERVATION are also available   
See Also Antioxidants 		Other names Preservatives, Food
Substances having this pharmacologic action: purpurogallin; Sodium Benzoate; allyl isothiocyanate; juglone; Sodium Nitrite; Sorbic Acid; Nisin; Benzoic Acid; Parabens; octyl gallate

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