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erythorbate

erythorbate

8.9
An ingredient that keeps packaged food fresh and keeps its color
  • noun
  • /ɪˈrɪθɔrˌbeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : eritrobato
  • The erythorbate helps preserve the freshness of the fruit.

Examples

  • The ingredient list showed that erythorbate was added as an antioxidant.

  • Food manufacturers often rely on erythorbate to extend the shelf life of packaged products.

  • Sodium erythorbate is commonly used in cured meats to keep their color bright.

  • Many processed foods contain erythorbate for better color retention.

  • Sodium erythorbate is often added to meats to preserve their color and freshness.

  • Food manufacturers use erythorbate as an antioxidant to enhance the shelf life of processed products.

  • You can find erythorbate listed in the ingredients of many packaged snacks for its preservative qualities.

Surface Forms

erythorbate singular
erythorbates plural

Etymology

Erythorbate starts with the Greek root erythros meaning 'red' and ends with -ate, a common chemical ending for a salt. It was named after a related 'red' sugar, and because it helps keep food fresh and the color bright, the name helps you remember its role as a preservative.