Sally Fallon Morell gives us a short and sweet history in Nourishing Traditions, «Ketchup provides us with an excellent example of a condiment that was formerly fermented and therefore health promoting, but whose benefits were lost with large scale canning methods and a reliance on sugar rather than lactic
acid as a preservative.
Unfortunately, every single one I've ever checked contains ascorbic
acid as the preservative, which is not true Vitamin C. But, on occasion, an organic apple sauce snack cup is fine.
Some causes are believed to be rapid eating, elevated food bowls, dry foods that contain citric
acid as a preservative, dry foods that contain fat among the first four ingredients, insufficient pancreatic enzymes, dilution of gastric juices necessary for complete digestion by drinking too much water before or after eating, eating gas - producing foods, drinking too much water too quickly, heredity - especially having a first degree relative who has bloated, build & physical characteristics and disposition.
Not exact matches
But given the choice, we opted for no dyes, and for natural
preservatives like tocopherols (vitamin E) or ascorbic
acid (vitamin C), which are widely regarded
as harmless.
Pineapple, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, citric
acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate added
as a
preservative, oleoresin turmeric (color) and sulfur dioxide.
Pineapple, sorn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, citric
acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate added
as a
preservative, oleoresin turmeric (color), and sulfur dioxide.
Tomatillos, Jalapeño Peppers, Water, Onions, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Sodium Benzoate (0.1 %
as a
preservative), Dehydrated Cilantro, Xanthan Gum and Citric
Acid.
Ingredients: Sugar, water, spearmint extract mint (water, alcohol, natural flavors), lactic
acid (<.1 %
as preservative), spearmint
However, if you were to buy Taco Bell's chipotle sauce from the store, you would find the following ingredients: Soybean Oil, Water, Whey (from Milk), Vinegar, Buttermilk, Salt, Egg Yolks, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Garlic, Chipotle Chile Pepper Puree, Spice, Garlic Juice, Onions, Citric
Acid, Chipotle Chili Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Phosphoric
Acid, Red Bell Pepper, Natural Flavor, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Extractives of Paprika, Natural Smoke Flavor, With Sorbic
Acid and Calcium Disodium Edta
As Preservatives.
Lauric
acid from coconut oil is known
as a strong antimicrobial component, and therefore used
as a
preservative in many commercial applications.
5 Calories per serving (30g) Ingredients: Tomatillo, water, jalapeno peppers, onion, coriander, salt, food starch - modified, Xanthan gum, citric
acid, sodium benzoate
as a
preservative.
Many
preservatives can be found naturally in raw foods, such
as citric
acid (in oranges and lemons) and ascorbic
acid (vitamin C).
Water, acetic
acid, guajillo peppers, iodized salt, sugar, xanthan gum, natural flavoring (contains salt), 0.06 % of sodium benzoate (
as a
preservative), red 40 and dehydrated garlic.
SUGAR / GLUCOSE - FRUCTOSE, CONCENTRATED APPLEJUICE, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOUR, MALIC
ACID, ASCORBIC
ACID (VITAMIN C), SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (
AS PRESERVATIVE), CARAMELCOLOUR.
The Countermatch line that I've been loving uses phytic
acid from green rice
as a
preservative!
What
preservative are often used which are safe for our health?Thanks, Kim from Vietnam A: Hello Kim: I do not recommend the use of
preservatives other than natural ones such
as citric
acid.
Citric
acid is extracted from fruit and used
as a
preservative in a ton of products, for babies through adults.
Pregnancy Plus Prenatal Vitamins These vitamins are free of artificial dyes, flavors or
preservatives and provide 100 % RDA of key nutrients like Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A (
as beta - carotene), and folic
acid - important in preventing birth defects.
Her group earned the company two patents on bacterial strains that can replace the artificial
preservative sorbic
acid in dairy products — bacteria that are used
as a biopreservative in several of the company's products today.
Propionate, one of the better known short - chained fatty
acids, has been in use
as a
preservative in the baking industry since the 1950s and has been checked and approved
as a food additive according to EU guidelines.
If you're into sprouting then you're already familiar with Citric
Acid, a natural
preservative typically found in citrus fruits such
as lemons and limes.
Other Ingredients: De-ionized Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Xylitol, MCT Oil (medium chain triglycerides)(from coconut / palm kernel oil), Natural Fruit Flavors, Phospholipids (soy), Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis)(Leaf), Potassium Sorbate (
as preservative) and Citric
Acid.
They reiterate that all of the following foods can precipate digestive symptoms in IBS patients: dairy, foods which are high in FODMAPS (fermentable oligo -, di -, monosaccharides, and polyols), high fat and spicy foods, foods with high levels of biogenic amines, i.e. histamine (such
as soy), lectins (present in beans), and
preservatives, such
as benzoic
acid and sulfites.
Other Ingredients: De-ionized Water, Rice Bran Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Xylitol, Soy Lecithin, Hydroxylated Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Natural Orange Extract, Brown Rice Protein, Rosemary Extract (Leaf), Citric
Acid, Potassium Sorbate (
as preservative) and Guar Gum.
Their antimicrobial and antifungal properties are also useful in the cosmetic industry, particularly in eastern countries such
as China, Japan, Taiwan, India, and Europe where Usnic
acid is formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants, and sunscreen products, either
as an active principle or a
preservative.
Sorbic
acid and its salts (also known
as sorbates) is a very effective
preservative against yeasts, moulds and bacteria.
«It is an anaerobic process whereby lactic
acid bacteria, mainly Lactobacillus species, convert sugar into lactic
acid, which acts
as a
preservative.
During the fermentation process the friendly lactobacilli bacteria break down the sugars to produce a special form of lactic
acid that acts
as a natural
preservative.
Non-nutrients such
as ubiquinone (coenzyme Q) and phenolic compounds such
as phytoestrogens, flavonoids, phenolic
acids and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), which is used
as a food
preservative.
The Countermatch line that I've been loving uses phytic
acid from green rice
as a
preservative!
Other Ingredients: De-ionized Water, Xylitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Fruit (Cherry and Cranberry) Flavors, Citric
Acid, Apple Pectin and Potassium Sorbate (
as preservative).
Formerly boric
acid was widely used
as a
preservative in foods but is now banned for this purpose in most countries, and is also banned from public sale in Australia.
Harvested from one of the earth's cleanest oceans, Antarctic krill are tiny crustaceans loaded with omega - 3 fatty
acids (namely, EPA and DHA) and the antioxidant astaxanthin, which acts
as a built - in
preservative, staving off free radicals and maintaining the oil's freshness.
A naturally occurring antimicrobial compound, Potassium Sorbate is a potassium salt of sorbic
acid that's used
as a
preservative to keep our products fresh and bacteria free without subjecting your body to harsh chemicals and toxins.
Also known
as Aspen bark extract, this ingredient is rich in salicylic
acid which acts
as a natural
preservative.
The Countermatch line that I've been loving uses phytic
acid from green rice
as a
preservative!
Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic
Acid, Biotin), Flaxseed, Dried Spinach, Parsley, Cranberries, L - Lysine Monohydrochloride, L - Carnitine, Citric
Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Used
As A
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Rosemary Extract.
However, look for
preservatives such
as tocopherols and ascorbic
acid as these come from natural sources.
Tocopherols which are good sources of Vitamin E are used
as preservative while Canola Oil and chicken fat provide essential omega - 3 fatty
acids.
Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, DL Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Inositol, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Beta Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic
Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Green Beans, Carrots, Spinach, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Natural Rotisserie Chicken Flavor, Lactic
Acid, Taurine, Citric
Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Turkey, Dried Potatoes, Potato Starch, Dried Ground Peas, Beef Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Dried Yeast, Tapioca Starch, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Carrots, Flaxseed, Gelatin, Cane Molasses, Natural Flavor, Soybean Hulls, Citric
Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Used
As A
Preservative), Rosemary Extract
Ground Whole Wheat, Wheat Flour, Meat and Bone Meal, Milk, Beef Fat (preserved with BHA / BHT), Salt, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Malted Barley Flour, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sodium Metabisulfite (used
as a
preservative), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic
Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), BHA (used
as a
preservative)
Each disposable Feline Pet - Ema syringe contains 6 mL solution of dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate 125 mg, glycerine and sorbic
acid (
as a
preservative).
Chicken meal, brewers rice, barley, oatmeal, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, dried tomato pomace, salt, choline chloride, flaxseed, potassium chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L - ascorbyl -2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), inositol, niacin, d - calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, beta - carotene, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement, folic
acid, biotin), taurine, minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), lactic
acid, yucca schidigera extract, citric
acid (used
as a
preservative), rosemary extract.
Lamb meal, barley, oatmeal, brewers rice, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, tomato pomace, dried brewers yeast, sodium tripolyphosphate, flaxseed, potassium chloride, taurine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L - ascorbly -2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), inositol, niacin, d - calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, beta - carotene, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement, folic
acid, biotin), minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), lactic
acid, choline chloride, yucca schidigera extract, citric
acid (used
as a
preservative), rosemary extract.
Better options are natural
preservatives such
as tocopherols (vitamin E), citric
acid (vitamin C), and rosemary extract.
Vitamin E supplement and ascorbic
acid (vitamin C) are also used
as natural
preservatives.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas Protein, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Pumpkin, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Inositol, Nicin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D0calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta - Carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic
Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactic
Acid, Citric
Acid (Used
As Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Brewers rice, powdered cellulose, chicken by - product meal, propylene glycol, dried skim milk, modified food starch, dextrin, water, sodium tripolyphosphate, bone phosphate, calcium sulfate, gelatin, animal digest, potassium sorbate (used
as a
preservative), phosphoric
acid, titanium dioxide (color), minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, d - calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic
acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), natural smoke flavor, yellow 6, yellow 5, BHA (used
as a
preservative)
Corn, soybean meal, beef & bone meal, ground wheat, animal fat (BHA used
as preservative), wheat middlings, corn syrup, water sufficient for processing, animal digest (source of roasted flavor), propylene glycol, salt, apple, hydrochloric
acid, potassium chloride, caramel color, vegetable blend (peas, carrots & green beans), sorbic
acid (used
as a
preservative), sodium carbonate, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin supplement, d - calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic
acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), calcium sulfate, titanium dioxide (color), red 40 lake, yellow 5, red 40, BHA (used
as a
preservative), blue 2 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1, DL - methionine, yellow 6.