What is another word for preservatives?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪsˈɜːvətˌɪvz] (IPA)

Preservatives are additives that are used to prolong the shelf life and prevent spoilage of food or other perishable products. There are several synonyms for the word "preservatives". One such synonym is "antimicrobial agents", which are substances that prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause food spoilage. Another synonym for preservatives is "chemical additives". Chemical additives are commonly used in the food industry to improve the taste, texture, and appearance of food products, as well as to extend their shelf life. Other synonyms for preservatives include "stabilizers", "antioxidants", "emulsifiers", and "flavor enhancers".

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What are the hypernyms for Preservatives?

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    Food Additives, Food Preservatives, additives, food additives chemicals, food additives preservatives, food software preservatives.

Usage examples for Preservatives

The use of vinegar, salt, and spices as preservatives should be reviewed.
"Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management"
Ministry of Education
In the next place I come to consider, how much a certain Quantity of Air is requisite to preserve a single Animal Body, and the Knowledge of that, is what I account one of the chief preservatives of Health.
"The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd"
Richard Bradley
A year later, we read: "1700. For hearbs for rubing ye pewes 1 0." In courts of justice, might be seen large nosegays, not for ornament, but as preservatives against the pest.
"Old Church Lore"
William Andrews

Famous quotes with Preservatives

  • Older people shouldn't eat health food, they need all the preservatives they can get.
    Robert Orben
  • I appreciate the additional additives and preservatives that help sell a project, but I'm sticking to what works best for me. I gotta sell the album live on stage and make people believe in the songs.
    Busta Rhymes
  • The average trade book has a shelf life of between milk and yogurt, except for books by any member of the Irving Wallace family - they have preservatives.
    Calvin Trillin

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