preservatives

emulsifiers

Agents binding immiscible liquids

• stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
• antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
• sulfitesPreservative sulfur-based chemicals

nitrates · nitrites · parabens · phosphates · citric acid · ascorbic acid · potassium sorbate · MSG · pectin · food-grade

bacteriostatic

Inhibits microbial reproduction

• fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
• picklingAcid preservation process
• saltingApplying sodium chloride

brining · curing · smoking · acidification · vinegar · citrus · antimicrobial · antibacterial · antifungal · lactic acid

canning

Airtight food preservation

• refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
• freezingExtremely cold
• dehydrationExcessive fluid loss

pasteurization · irradiation · freeze-drying · smoking · fermentation · jarring · bottling · retort · desiccation · sterilization

taxidermy

Preserving animal skins lifelike

• formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
• embalmingPreserving dead bodies chemically
• specimensRepresentative items for examination

archival · restoration · artifacts · documents · museum · heritage · mummification · desiccants · acid-free · encapsulation

expiration

End of validity

• longevityDuration of existence
• storageSpace for keeping goods
• freshnessState of being unspoiled

stability · nonperishable · shelf-stable · spoilage · rancidity · oxidation · degradation · extend · prolong · durability

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• Cosmetic Safetypatch test, allergy warning, expiration date, shelf life, parabens
• food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, calcium silicate, lecithin
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