The Claim
Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative derived from mold-derived precursors and is commonly added to processed food products to inhibit microbial growth.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Sorbic acid is a man-made food additive made from compounds originally produced by mold, and it is used in processed foods to prevent bacteria and fungi from growing.
See the scientific wording
Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative derived from mold-derived precursors and is commonly added to processed food products to inhibit microbial growth.
Sorbic acid enters microbial cells and lowers the internal pH, which stops essential enzymes from working and prevents the microbes from growing or multiplying.
What the research says
1 studyThe study shows sorbic acid is used to stop yeast from spoiling food, just like the claim says. It didn't find better ways to combine it with other natural stuff, but that doesn't mean it's not used — it confirms it is.
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