ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD PRESERVATIVES ON THE GROWTH OF MOLD
Abstract
Preservatives are substances, both natural and artificial, that are added to a variety of goods in order to prevent premature decomposition and to prolong their shelf life. It is common to find preservatives in a large variety of foods and cosmetics. But what some may not know is that preservatives are also added to non-conventional items such as pharmaceuticals and wood.
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