Question

which are commonly used chemicals as preservatives?
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Answer 1

Answer:

• sorbic acid, sodium sorbate, sorbates: cheese, wine, baked goods, and more.
• benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, benzoates: jams, salad dressing, juices, pickles, carbonated drinks, soy sauce, and more.
• sulfur dioxide, sulfites: fruits, wines, and more.
• nitrites, nitrates: meats.

Answer 2

• sorbic acid, sodium sorbate, sorbates: cheese, wine, baked goods, and more
• benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, benzoates: jams, salad dressing, juices, pickles, carbonated drinks, soy sauce, and more
• sulfur dioxide, sulfites: fruits, wines, and more
• nitrites, nitrates: meats
• lactic acid: yogurt, kefir, cottage cheeses, and more
• propionic acid, sodium propionate: baked goods, and more

Common antioxidants used to prevent oxidation. Below you will find the ingredient and the products it typically preserves.

• ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate: cheese, chips, and more
• butylated hydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxyanisole: oils, packaging, and more
• gallic acid, sodium gallate: wines and more
• sulfur dioxide, sulfites: beverages, wines, and more
• tocopherols (Vitamin E): oils, cereals, and more