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The effect of common food preservatives on the growth of bacteria

Yulin et al. | Jul 06, 2025

The effect of common food preservatives on the growth of bacteria
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Here the authors aimed to find the best preservative combinations to stop bacterial growth in food, using data modeling and biochemical experiments. They discovered that single preservatives are often not enough, with varying effectiveness against different bacteria, and suggest future research into combining preservatives for better results.

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