FactsScan Community Sign Up Login Sneha Sharma 18-Nov-2025 16:48 PM Hi all, Sneha here. Why do food companies still use preservatives? #Food Ingredient If preservatives are so controversial, can’t they make fresh food instead? 1 Replies Riya Mistry 18–Nov–2025 Preservatives are used to stop bacteria and mold, especially in foods that travel long distances. Natural ones like vinegar are safe; synthetic ones like sodium benzoate should be limited. FactsScan helps you tell the difference quickly. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Login