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Preservatives slow down spoilage of food. Preservatives can prevent or slow microbial growth, prevent or slow the action of degrading enzymes, and slow down other negative reactions in food.

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Are preservatives harmful to bread?

Preservatives are not harmful to bread. Preservatives aid in a longer shelf life of foods. Preservatives may not be a healthy choice for people with special dieting needs. A person who is of good health should have no side effects from preservatives in breads.


What are the good effects of preservatives?

Preservatives prevent foods from growing pathogens that are harmful to human health. I.e. they keep foods in a state that is safe for human consumption.


Why is it bad to eat preservatives in your bread?

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What are the potential health risks associated with consuming food products containing the preservatives BHA and BHT?

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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.


Does Rachael Ray's fudge contain artificial preservatives?

no it does not have artificial preservatives.


What are man-made preservatives?

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What examples are there of preservatives?

There are a variety of preservatives that can be found in the majority of foods that are purchased at stores. The most common preservatives include BHT and BHA, sodium benzoate, sodium nitrate and sulfites.


What do preservatives do to food?

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Are there laws or regulations against using preservatives?

There are regulaions regarding the use of preservatives.


What is preservatives give example?

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