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How does the use of chemical preservatives makes food last longer?
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∙ 12y ago
Chemical preservatives don't allow decomposers to break down the food as quickly as they would with out any preservatives.
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What chemical is used to prevent spoilage in food?
The addition of preservatives, refrigeration or freezing are used to slow the spoiling of food. Salt is often used as a natural preservative for meats and fish. Sulphites are used with fruit products.
How does chemical energy affect our lives?
As it is portable it makes our travel by vehicles simple.
Is food spoilage a physical change?
There are several changes that occur that cause food spoilage. A loss of ph, spoilage caused by bacteria and decomposition are contributing factors to food spoilage.
Is Teeth crushing food Physical or chemical?
Chemical
Where do you buy preservatives?
You can buy natural food preservatives from Global Natural Food Preservatives Suppliers. You can type in food additives in the internet and it will bring up suppliers of chemical preservatives. Think carefully before adding preservatives to any food.
What are advantages of preservatives to food?
It keeps longer!
Who needs preservatives?
Merchants who want their food wares to last longer put preservatives on them to retard spoilage.
Why are preservatives now added to foods?
to help keep the food for longer This will help them keep longer
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How long can Chinese food is left out of refrigerator and still be edible?
To be honest, it depends on where you got the Chinese food. If you bought it prepackaged, then it will usually last longer than if you ordered from a restaurant that makes everything from scratch. Food with preservatives last longer than homemade stuff (sadly).
What are perservative food?
Food preservatives are substances 'that are added to food items in order to inhibit, retard or arrest the process of fermentation, acidification, and decomposition of food items'. Or, in other words, preservatives in food help keep the food safe, without spoiling, for longer.
What is the conclusion of using chemicals has food preservatives?
There is no conclusion about the use of chemical food preservatives. Some think they're safe and a good thing, others don't. Any substance, even salt, is a chemical. You may make a different decision about each individual preservative.
Why does fast food last longer and doesn't mold like homemade food?
Fast food will last longer then regular home cooked meals because there are mre chemicals and preservatives in them.
How is your body affected by preservatives?
unsure myself but I am trying to research anold article I once read about people staying fresher longer because of all the preservatives in our food
Why is radium no longer used in cosmetics food preservatives and paints?
Radium is a very dangerous radioactive element.
Why do manufactuers add preseratives to the food products?
By using preservatives it is possible for their foods to last longer, meaning they can leave them on the shelves longer so they don't have to throw a lot of food away.
