Do preservatives prevent bacterial growth, or kill it?

Subject: Do preservatives prevent bacterial growth, or kill it?

Date: Mon Nov 28 18:43:03 2005
Posted by Kathie
Grade level: undergrad School: Marywood University
City: Scranton State/Province: PA Country: USA
Area of science: Microbiology
ID: 1133228583.Mi

Message:

I am comparing and contrasting the effects of preservatives in tradionally grown and packaged food with those organically grown. I have had a tremendous time finding specifc information.

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