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Why do food producers use preservatives

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They use preservatives to prevent the food from spoiling and molding
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Preservatives are added to foods to help prevent or slow spoilage due to bacteria, molds, fungi or yeast, as well as to slow or prevent changes in the food's color, flavor or texture, delay rancidity, and maintain freshness.

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