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Today, citric acid is one of the most common preservatives used around the world, likely only surpassed by salt.  Citric acid is all-natural, entirely harmless to humans even when ingested in large quantities, and even has a pleasant taste when added to many dishes.  There’s little wonder why so many food and beverage companies turn to it, when they need a preservative for their products. (more…)

The history of food around the world is mostly a history of food preservation.  Since the beginning of recorded history, cultures have struggled to find ways to preserve their foods.  While salt was probably the first important preservative to be discovered, citric acid has been around almost as long – at least among cultures with citric fruits. (more…)