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What are preservatives?

A preservative is a natural or synthetic chemical that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition… (MORE)

Quirkyquantummechanic

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What do preservatives do?

Answer Many foods include preservatives to increase the shelf life of a certain product, and even sometimes the taste, ie. MSG.

Suzanne (Zanbabe) Benner

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What is a preserve?

Well, the word preserve can mean a few things. In general it means to keep something for a long period of time. A preserve can be like an Animal Preserve... a place where anim… (MORE)

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In Names and Name Meanings

What is the definition of preserve as in preserve the Union?

Preserve means keep, maintain. For example, to "preserve the Union" would mean to keep it from falling apart into independent states.

Heliotrope

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In Health

What is preservative?

A preservative is a substance, usually chemical, that is used to prolong the shelf life of a product.

Suzzi Q

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In Food Spoilage

Which fruit have preservatives and don't have preservatives?

For this, you'll need to read the labels. Most foods labeled as organic would not be using preservatives. But I understand that there are a few preservatives that could be con… (MORE)

Joan Berry

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In US Civil War

What does preserve mean as in preserve the union?

It means to keep stay united. A good example of this was the American War Between the States also known as the Civil War. The war was fought to keep the states united into one… (MORE)

Suzzi Q

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In Drinks and Beverages

How is Tropicana preserved without preservatives?

Tropicana has many different products, but I'm guessing you are referring to their refrigerated juices. Those have been pastuerized.

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How does food preservation preserve food?

Preservatives protect the food from bacteria. It makes it so that it last longer and taste great! Think of PRE-SER-VA-TION, it preserves the food so that bacteria and other ha… (MORE)

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In Food & Cooking

Why are strawberry preserves called ''preserves''?

Because they are preserved in a jar, and while most strawberries would rot, they last longer and to me, they taste the same.