Preservative

5 ingredients tagged "Preservative" — how they affect digestion, energy, sleep, and mood.

Citric Acid Citric acid is a weak organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits and widely used as a food preservative, flavoring agent, and pH regulator. It has minimal direct nutritional value but is rapidly metabolized and generally well-tolerated by most people.
Salt Salt (sodium chloride) is a mineral compound essential for nerve and muscle function, fluid balance, and blood pressure regulation. Dietary intake directly affects sodium levels in the body.
Sodium Benzoate Sodium benzoate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits bacterial and fungal growth in acidic foods. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted via urine with minimal systemic effects at typical dietary amounts.
Sulfites Preservatives in wine, dried fruit, processed foods, and some seafood — a recognized severe trigger for asthma in sensitive individuals.
Vinegar Vinegar is an acidic liquid produced by fermentation of sugars or ethanol, typically containing 4–8% acetic acid by volume. It is a common culinary ingredient and food preservative with minimal direct nutritional value but potential modest effects on postprandial glucose response.

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