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Sadia Hassan, Bushra Umar Hayat.

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Food safety is becoming a global concern and the use of chemical preservatives has many negative impacts therefore, bio-preservatives have gained more interest. Bio-preservatives are important for improving food quality and safety. These compounds can be used in combination with other preservatives or alone to enhance product shelf life. These preservatives are mainly extracted and isolated as secondary metabolites of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Use of specific bio-preservatives should be according to the type of target organism. Bio-preservatives possibly can prevent microbial growth and hence maintain food safety and shelf life without compromising the organoleptic properties of food products. Keywords: Bio-preservatives, Shelf life, Food Quality, Preservation, Antimicrobial

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