What Preservatives Are Used in Kellogs Fruit Snacks?
Since its inception in 1906, Kellogg's has grown from a 44-person operation in Battle Creek, Michigan into an international corporation producing a variety of foods. One of its products is flavored fruit snacks. Several ingredients go into producing the food, but only two preservatives are used. Does this Spark an idea?
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What are Preservatives?
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The technique of preserving food dates back centuries, when ancient peoples used salt, smoke, vinegar, and other natural substances to preserve meats, fruits, and vegetables. Today, the food industry uses both natural and chemical preservatives to keep food from spoiling. Even vitamin C and vitamin E can be added to food to maintain its freshness.
Ascorbic Acid
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Ascorbic acid, more commonly known as vitamin C, is one of the minor ingredients of Kellogg's fruit snacks, making up less than 2% of its total composition. Vitamin C's anti-oxidant properties also make it effective as a preservative.
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Sodium Citrate
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Sodium citrate is the salt associated with citric acid. As a food additive, it functions both as a flavor enhancer (it has a tart, citric taste) and preservative. By weight, it is the second-to-least common ingredient in Kellogg's fruit snacks.
Other Ingredients
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While Kellogg's fruit snacks only contain two preservatives, other ingredients include corn syrup (the chief ingredient), sugar, food coloring, and gelatin.
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