preservative
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In 1941, the company purchased distilling facilities in Virginia and Lyons, N.Y., to increase production, then during the war it made pectin, a vital preservative used in military food rations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 3, 2026
Both shoppers say they prefer to buy foods that are preservative free when possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
More than 700,000 of those products contained at least one preservative.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
The cant of the ship made for hard pushing, but under their combined effort, the spool slowly rumbled forward, crunching over blistered preservative paint and loosened metal deck plates.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The research was observational, meaning it identified statistical associations rather than proving that preservatives were directly responsible for the increased risks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Rivelino Rodriguez, chef lecturer at The Guernsey Institute, said the project was designed to give parents "inspiration for cheap adaptable meals that taste good without all the additives and preservatives found in ready-made foods".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
People who regularly consume foods containing common preservatives may face a greater risk of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
Last week’s Thanksgiving was artificially sweetened, enriched with tense preservatives, and wrapped in plastic.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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