Kimchi-based preservative used in cosmetics is not so natural
Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 07:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Some consumer groups concerned about the safety of synthetic preservatives such as parabens have pushed for natural alternatives. Industry has responded with a slew of options, including preservatives from kimchi, a popular Korean staple made out of fermented cabbage and radish. But scientists are now reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that at least one commercial, kimchi-based preservative marketed as "all-natural" contains synthetic ingredients.