Preservatives are antioxidants and have always been used in the food and drug industry to prolong the shelf-life of manufactured foods and processed vegetables / dairy products / seafood / meat / poultry. Antioxidants work by scavenging free radicals that can cause oxidative damage to electron rich species such as lipids and DNA and arrest fermentation or molecular break-down process. TNN supplies several well-known preservatives and antioxidants such as sodium benzoate, in high volume and purity, across the globe. A few of these preservatives, are listed below. Please feel free to write to us for your requirements or if you are looking for any other specific food preservative not listed here.
| Name | Specification | Category / Function |
|---|---|---|
| BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) | Food Grade | Preservative, also treat Herpes, AIDS |
| Benzoic Acid | BP | Widely used preservative |
| Calcium Propionate | GB/FCC | Bread and baking preservative |
| Citric Acid Mono/Anhy | BP/USP/FCC/E330 | Widely used food preservative |
| Di Potassium Phosphate (DKP) | 97-98% | Preservative, buffering agent, prevents coagulation |
| Erythorbic Acid | FCC | Preservative for cured meats, frozen vegetables |
| Natamycin | USP | Widely used cheese preservative |
| Nisin | Food Grade | Model food preservative for especially milk products |
| Phosphoric Acid | 75%/85% | Preservative and food additive for drinks, colas, jams |
| Potassium Sorbate | E202/FCC | Preservative for food, drinks, personal care products |
| Sodium Benzoate | BP | Preservative for food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics |
| Sodium Erythorbate | FCC | Antioxidant retains color and flavor |
| Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) | 95% | Preservative in seafood, meat, poultry, animal feeds |
| Sodium/Potassiun Citrate | BP/USP/FCC/E331 | Preservatives in gellies and jams. |
| Sorbic Acid | E200/FCC | Preservative used in cheese, bread and cosmetics |