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ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT

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PROPIONIC ACID

CAS: 79-09-4

Propionic acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid used as an antimicrobial and flavoring agent in foods, recognized in some food safety regulatory listings.

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PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 57-55-6

Propylene glycol is a synthetic organic compound used in foods as a humectant, solvent, carrier, and texturizer. It is regulated for use in foods and discussed by international...

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SACCHARIN, SODIUM SALT

CAS: 128-44-9

Saccharin sodium salt is the sodium salt form of saccharin, a high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener used in foods to provide sweetness without contributing calories. It is...

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SODIUM ACETATE

CAS: 977127-84-6

Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid used in foods primarily to control acidity and as a flavoring and antimicrobial agent under good manufacturing practices.

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SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

Sodium chloride (CAS 7647-14-5), commonly known as salt, is a crystalline ionic compound widely used in food for flavor, texture, and preservation.

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SODIUM CHLORITE

CAS: 7758-19-2

Sodium chlorite (CAS 7758-19-2) is an inorganic salt functioning as an antimicrobial agent and fumigant in regulated food processing contexts. It is authorized by specific food...

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SODIUM ERYTHORBATE

CAS: 6381-77-7

Sodium erythorbate is a sodium salt of erythorbic acid used widely in food processing primarily as an antioxidant and color stability agent, functioning technologically to...

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SODIUM LACTATE

CAS: 72-17-3

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid with multiple food functional roles including acting as an acidity regulator, moisture binder, and flavor enhancer in a variety...

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SODIUM METABISULFITE

CAS: 7681-57-4

Sodium metabisulfite is a sulfur‑based food additive used for preservation, antioxidant function, and dough treatment; it is regulated as a chemical preservative in certain...

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SODIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7631-99-4

Sodium nitrate (CAS 7631-99-4) is an inorganic salt widely used in food preservation and color fixation of cured meats and poultry products as an antimicrobial agent and color adjunct.

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SODIUM NITRITE

CAS: 7632-00-0

Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0) is a common food additive used for antimicrobial preservation, color fixation, and flavor enhancement in processed foods under regulated conditions.

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SODIUM PROPIONATE

CAS: 137-40-6

Sodium propionate (CAS 137-40-6) is the sodium salt of propionic acid used in food systems primarily for antimicrobial preservation and occasionally as a flavouring adjuvant....

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SODIUM SORBATE

CAS: 7757-81-5

Sodium Sorbate is the sodium salt of sorbic acid, functioning as an antimicrobial agent used in certain applications to inhibit spoilage from yeast and molds with a JECFA group ADI.

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SULFUR DIOXIDE

CAS: 7446-09-5

Sulfur dioxide (CAS 7446-09-5) is a chemically simple sulfur oxide used in food for preservation, antioxidant action, color retention, and flavor support under regulated conditions.

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THIOUREA--PROHIBITED

CAS: 62-56-6

Thiourea (CAS 62-56-6) is a small organosulfur chemical historically studied for various industrial uses; in the context of food regulation it is specifically listed as a...

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