Preservative Ingredients

A colorless organic acid that gives vinegar its characteristic sour taste and pungent smell. It is used as a preservative, acidulant, and flavoring agent.

A synthesized version of Vitamin C used as a dietary supplement, preservative, and dough conditioner.

A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C used as an antioxidant to prevent fats and oils from going rancid.

Viruses that infect and kill specific bacteria, used as a natural food preservative.

A quaternary ammonium compound used as a biocide, a cationic surfactant, and a phase transfer agent.

A colorless crystalline solid that acts as a simple carboxylic acid, used primarily as a preservative against yeast and mold.

A synthetic preservative and fragrance ingredient.

An aromatic alcohol used as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance ingredient.

A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils from going rancid in food and cosmetics.

A synthetic antioxidant used to preserve the freshness, color, and flavor of packaged foods and cosmetics.

An organic compound used primarily as a preservative to prevent mold growth on citrus fruits.

A preservative used for caviar.

A synthetic antioxidant used to preserve the freshness, color, and flavor of packaged foods and cosmetics.

A calcium salt of acetic acid, used to prevent the growth of bacteria and rope-forming fungi in bread.

Used to prevent rope formation in commercial bread.

A food preservative.

A preservative and 'sequestrant' that binds to minerals to prevent them from causing discoloration or rancidity in canned foods.

A preservative.

A preservative.

A common preservative that helps prevent the growth of mold and other microorganisms in bread.

A polyunsaturated fatty acid salt used as a preservative to inhibit the growth of molds and yeasts.

A preservative.

An amino acid derived from coconut oil that acts as a gentle preservative and chelating agent in 'clean beauty' products.

A synthetic preservative used in cosmetics to prevent fungal and bacterial growth.

A synthetic preservative used to prevent fungi and bacteria in cosmetics.

Preservative.

An antimicrobial preservative that acts as a formaldehyde releaser.

A beverage preservative that sterilizes the liquid and then completely breaks down.

A widely used preservative that works by releasing tiny amounts of formaldehyde to kill bacteria.

An antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils from oxidizing and going rancid.

A preservative often used to prevent bacterial growth in cheeses.

A stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) used to preserve color in meats and vegetables.

A stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) used primarily as a food preservative and antioxidant to keep meat and vegetables looking fresh.

A versatile cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative enhancer, deodorant agent, and skin conditioner.

A preservative.

A natural preservative and antimicrobial used to keep liquid products fresh.

A preservative used in some countries to prevent the growth of yeast and mold in beverages.

A preservative used in cheese.

An organic compound used in the food industry primarily to prevent 'black spot' (melanosis) in shrimp and other shellfish, and in medicine as an antiseptic.

A common cosmetic preservative.

A highly effective water-soluble preservative used globally in cosmetics.

A naturally occurring organic acid used primarily as a food preservative and to impart a tart, sour flavor.

A preservative often paired with MIT to prevent bacterial growth.

A powerful synthetic biocide and preservative.

One of the most common parabens used as an antifungal agent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

A naturally occurring antifungal agent used extensively to prevent mold growth on cheese and in baked goods.

A polycyclic antibacterial peptide used as a food preservative to extend shelf life.

An antioxidant used to prevent rancidity in fats and oils.

A disinfectant and antifungal preservative used to treat the surface of fruits.

A potassium salt of triphosphoric acid used as a preservative and sequestrant.

A highly popular preservative used in cosmetics to replace parabens. It prevents the growth of bacteria and yeast.

A broad-spectrum preservative effective against bacteria and yeast.

A food preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast.

A preservative.

The potassium salt of lactic acid, used as a preservative and acidity regulator.

The potassium salt of lactic acid, used as an acidity regulator and preservative.

A chemical compound used primarily in winemaking and beer brewing to inhibit the growth of wild yeast and bacteria.

A mineral salt used as a food preservative and a common ingredient in sensitive toothpaste.

A synthetic salt used to preserve the red color in cured meats.

A food preservative used to inhibit the growth of bacteria and maintain the red color in meats.

The potassium salt of propionic acid, used to prevent mold in bread.

A mild preservative often used alongside sodium benzoate in natural cosmetics.

A very common food preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.

The potassium salt of sorbic acid, widely used as a food preservative because it is highly soluble in water. It inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and other microorganisms.

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid used to prevent mold growth in baked goods and cheese.

A synthetic antioxidant added to foods containing fats and oils to prevent them from oxidizing and going rancid.

A preservative found in many water-based cosmetics and some foods to prevent fungal and bacterial growth.

A surfactant and preservative used in many cosmetics and industrial products.

The sodium salt of anisic acid, used as a natural preservative.

A sodium salt of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), used as an antioxidant and to preserve the red color in meats.

A common preservative used in both food and cosmetics.

A preservative heavily used in acidic foods and drinks to prevent fungal growth.

The sodium salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold in acidic foods.

A preservative used in cosmetics and food to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Preservative.

The sodium salt of erythorbic acid, used to maintain the red color in cured meats.

A food additive used primarily in meats and vegetables to keep them fresh and prevent browning.

A preservative.

A preservative.

A preservative derived from the naturally occurring amino acid glycine.

The sodium salt of levulinic acid, used as a natural preservative.

An inorganic salt used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative in food and winemaking.

A preservative.

A naturally occurring mineral salt used to preserve color and prevent spoilage in cured meats.

A salt used to prevent botulism in cured meats.

A salt and antioxidant used to cure meats, preventing the growth of Clostridium botulinum and giving cured products their characteristic pink color and tangy flavor.

The sodium salt of orthophenyl phenol, used as a fungicide for fruit preservation.

The sodium salt of propionic acid, used as an effective mold inhibitor in bakery products.

A preservative.

A sodium salt of sorbic acid used to prevent the growth of molds, yeasts, and fungi in food.

A preservative and bleaching agent.

An inorganic compound used in detergents and as a preservative for seafood.

A naturally occurring antimicrobial agent used to prevent mold and yeast growth in foods.

A naturally occurring compound used as a food preservative to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. It is one of the most commonly used food preservatives.

A gas used as a preservative and antioxidant, especially in dried fruits and wine.

A chemical compound used as a preservative and antioxidant in foods and beverages, particularly effective at preventing browning and inhibiting microbial growth.

A synthetic antioxidant used to extend the shelf life of oily and fatty foods by preventing oxidation.

A family of vitamin E compounds used as antioxidants to prevent oil and fat spoilage in food products. They also add nutritional value as a source of vitamin E.

An antibacterial and antifungal agent formerly used widely in consumer products.

A class of synthetic mineral salts used as preservatives and to maintain moisture in food.