Alternative to Artificial Preservatives

Abstract

PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi

Preservatives are the substances that prolong the shelf life of food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals by preventing their spoilage. Antimicrobials such as nitrites, nitrates, benzoates and sulfur dioxide destroy or delay the growth of microorganisms. Anti-oxidants such as Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT), Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA), and propyl gallate act by preventing the oxidation of substances that slow or stop the breakdown of fats and oils. Anti-enzymatic preservatives such as citric acid block the enzymatic processes occurring in foodstuffs even after harvest. Natural substances like salt, sugar, vinegar and spices have been used as preservatives since time immemorial. The majority of preservatives used today are artificial rather than natural. Several of them are toxic and several others have potentially life-threatening side effects. Artificial preservatives can cause serious health hazards such as hypersensitivity, allergy, asthma, hyperactivity, neurological damage and cancer. Research has proven that several natural preservatives obtained from plants, animals, microbes and minerals contain antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti -enzymatic properties. Extracts of basil, clove, neem and rosemary are promising alternatives to their artificial counterparts. This article aims at increasing awareness about the harmful effects of artificial preservatives and recommends the usage of natural preservatives for better therapeutic efficacy, safety and preservation of substances along with improved general health.

 

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PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. SRP. 2019; 10(1): 99-102. 
doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17

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PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. http://www.sysrevpharm.org/?mno=302644521 [Access: March 29, 2021]. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17

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PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. SRP. 2019; 10(1): 99-102. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17



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PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. SRP. (2019), [cited March 29, 2021]; 10(1): 99-102. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17



Harvard Style

PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi (2019) Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. SRP, 10 (1), 99-102. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17



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PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. 2019. Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, 10 (1), 99-102. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17



Chicago Style

PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. "Alternative to Artificial Preservatives." Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy 10 (2019), 99-102. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi. "Alternative to Artificial Preservatives." Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy 10.1 (2019), 99-102. Print. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

PV Kamala Kumari, S Akhila, Y Srinivasa Rao and B. Rama Devi (2019) Alternative to Artificial Preservatives. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, 10 (1), 99-102. doi:10.5530/srp.2019.1.17

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