preservatives — pre serv·a·tive || prɪ zÉœrvÉ™tɪv / zÉœËv n. substance that is used to guard against spoilage or decomposition; something that protects, safeguard … English contemporary dictionary
Food preservatives — ▪ Table Food preservatives chemical agent mechanism of action Antioxidants ascorbic acid oxygen scavenger butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) free radical scavenger butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) free radical scavenger citric acid enzyme… … Universalium
Wood preservation — All measures that are taken to ensure a long life of wood fall under the definition wood preservation (timber treatment). Apart from structural wood preservation measures, there are a number of different (chemical) preservatives and processes… … Wikipedia
Preservative — A preservative is a natural or synthetic chemical that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes.Preservatives in… … Wikipedia
Grapefruit seed extract — (GSE), also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit.[1] Self made natural GSE processed in the laboratory without solvents or synthetic agents is prepared by grinding the… … Wikipedia
food preservation — Any method by which food is protected against spoilage by oxidation, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms. Traditional methods include dehydration, smoking, salting, controlled fermentation (including pickling), and candying; certain spices have… … Universalium
Biocide — A biocide is a chemical substance capable of killing living organisms, usually in a selective way. Biocides are commonly used in medicine, agriculture, forestry, and in industry where they prevent the fouling of water and oil pipelines. Some… … Wikipedia
Adulteration of Food — • This act is defined as the addition of any non condimental substance to a food Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Adulteration of Food Adulteration of Food … Catholic encyclopedia
Dry rot treatment — refers to the techniques used to eliminate dry rot fungus and alleviate the damage done by the fungus to human built wooden structures. The commonly held view of an outbreak of the dry rot fungus (Serpula lacrymans) within a building is that it… … Wikipedia
Food preservation — Canadian World War I poster encouraging people to preserve food for the winter … Wikipedia