what is food preservative ?????
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Sodium nitrite is mainly used as a food preservative, while both nitrates and nitrites are used extensively to enhance the color and extend the shelf life of processed meats.
Sodium nitrite exerts its preservative effect by inhibiting the growth of several undesirable microorganisms, including Clostridium botulinum.
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Food preservation prevents the growth of microorganisms, or other microorganisms, and slowing the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity. Food preservation may also include processes that inhibit visual deterioration, such as the enzymatic browning reaction in apples after they are cut during food preparation.
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