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Table 17 Some types of natural preservatives [128]

From: A review on mechanisms and commercial aspects of food preservation and processing

Natural preservative

Example of food items

Functions

Salt

Salted fish

Salt and sugar draw the water out of microorganisms and retard the growth of microorganisms

Sugar

Jam

Vinegar

Pickled mango

Vinegar provides an acidic condition which creates an unfavorable condition for microorganisms

Rosemary extract

Mayonnaise, margarine, oils and fats, etc.

Rosemary extracts work as antioxidant