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preservatives

  • plural
    of preservative.
    preservative
    noun
    something that preserves or tends to preserve.

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Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Participants with the highest intake of 'non-antioxidant' preservatives had a 29% higher risk of hypertension than those consuming the lowest amounts.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

People who consumed the greatest amounts of antioxidant preservatives had a 22% higher risk of hypertension.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Rivelino Rodriguez, chef lecturer at The Guernsey Institute, said the project was designed to give parents "inspiration for cheap adaptable meals that taste good without all the additives and preservatives found in ready-made foods".

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

I don’t think there’s any meat in a Finkle, but she won’t eat them anyway because of all the chemicals and preservatives.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman