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281/282 Sodium & Calcium Propionate
Used as a mold inhibitor in bakery products, processed meat and dairy products.
Some studies link hyperactivity in children and allergic reactions in bakery workers to these additives.
The research to this day remains inconclusive.
202 Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate molecular formula is C6H7O2K and its systematic name is potassium
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Potassium sorbate is a preservative and used to prevent molds, and yeasts in foods such as dried fruit, yoghurt, cheese, wine and dried meats.
It is also used in herbal supplements to prevent molds and microbes and to increase the shelf life.
