Class-I Preservative vs Class-II Preservative
Preservatives arae added in foods for preventing rancidity, mould growth and spoilage. There are natural and synthetic preventives, which are widely used for preventing foods from getting spoilt. Salts, nitrates, sugar, vegetable oil, honey, sorbates, sulfites and benzoates are some of the widely used preservatives.
When talking of preventives, it has been divided into various classes and each class have similar chemical and microbiological activities. Â Preventives are differentiated into four classes according to the various inspection agencies the world over. Class-I Preservative and Class-II Preservative are some of the widely used preservatives used for preserving foods.
Class I preservatives are generally preservatives that are found in the common kitchen. The Class-I Preservative includes salt, vinegar, salt, vegetable oil, honey, sugar and wood smoke. Sorbates, sulfites and benzoates are some of the Class II preservatives used.
When Class-I Preservative is found in the nature, Class-II Preservative is man made. Class-II Preservatives are unnatural preservatives. As Class 1 preservatives are natural, there is no need to be cautious while using it. On the other hand, some risk is involved when using Class II preservatives as they are chemicals. This means that there are certain limits in using Class II preservatives and more restrictions are implemented in its usage.
In some products, only Class 1 preservatives are used and in some Class II preservatives are used. But one can also come across a mix of these two classes of preservatives in foods, which ensures more longevity.
When looking at the two preservatives, it is always better to choose products that come with Class 1 preservatives as they are not dangerous to the health.
Summary
- Class I preservatives are generally preservatives that are found in the common kitchen. Class-II Preservative is man made. Class-II Preservatives are unnatural preservatives.
- The Class-I Preservative includes salt, vinegar, salt, vegetable oil, honey, sugar and wood smoke. Sorbates, sulfites and benzoates are some of the Class II preservatives used.
- There are certain limits in using Class II preservatives and more restrictions are implemented in its usage.
- When looking at the two preservatives, it is always better to choose products that come with Class 1 preservatives as they are not dangerous to the health.
- As Class 1 preservatives are natural, there is no need to be cautious while using it. On the other hand, some risk is involved when using Class II preservatives as they are chemicals.
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This statement is incorrect: “As Class 1 preservatives are natural, there is no need to be cautious while using it.”
Using the definition of ‘natural’ as ‘not man-made’, then it does not follow that natural substances are such that you need not worry while using them. A simple counter-example is salt, it is possible (without being cautious) to consume too much salt, enough to kill you in fact.
There are other examples such as arsenic or hemlock. Something being natural does not mean it is automatically safe.
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I agree
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Mr Tobi….firstly if u consune any thing in extra quantity its dangerous even of its natural…and regarding ur given example abt Arsnic or hemlock these are not preservatives we r discussing here on preservatives.
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You rt
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First of all mr toby ,we are talking about preservatives,we are using this to increase the life of food ,and according to salt they are not telling that directly intake it or intake it in a major amount we are using to grow the life of food only,ok
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great information….
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i am happy to understand this concept
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It’s a very useful information. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you Good lnfo.
Please explain me how can use class 2 preservatives in fruit juices.
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In many juice bottles i have seen them mentioning the ingredients of class I preservative as the ingredients of class II preservative …please be aware of such tricks and be safe
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In many juice bottles i have seen them mentioning the ingredients of class I preservative as the ingredients of class II preservative…please be aware of such tricks and be safe…by the way…thanks for this valuable information…
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What is a good preservative to use in brownies, cakes and banana nut bread?
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M satisfied with this information..
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As i hv started a pickle business (non veg) cn u pls let me know how long does class ll preservatives lasts. sodium benzoate is class ll preservative
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Good information.
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This was a very informative and helpful page. But one suggestion is that u mentioned hat there is no need of caution in using class one preservative,class 1 preservative includes sugar, if you consume high amount of sugar it may lead to diabetes.so you must be cautious in cooking class 1 preservatives also. Thank you
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Hii
I run a small business of soft drinks (mango) like maza or frooti but I my soft drinks are doesn’t last long while it’s not put in refrigerator. I try sodium benzoate but it spoil the taste of the product. Can you pls tell me which preservative is the best for my product and what quantity shall be used.
Thank you
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I am interested to know what kind of natural preservative to be used in jam.
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Thank you for sharing this ..
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Thank you for sharing this information..
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2nd class preservatives are very bad for health. For example sodium benzoate which is a preservative used in many food products causes cancer when it reacts with citric acid. This is due to benzene which gets released after reaction. Benzene is a carcinogen. Even though if its added in a smaller amount its dangerous. What’s your opinion on this issue?
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