Crotonaldehyde is a chemical compound found naturally in emissions of some vegetation and volcanoes. It is used to make preservatives. It is a member of the aromatic chemicals family, is a chemical that can cause serious health problems.
Currently, Celanese is the only major manufacturer of crotonaldehyde in Germany and Western Europe. However, major market players in emerging economies are focusing on expanding the production of specialty chemicals. The compound has been found to be toxic and carcinogenic in various studies conducted on animals. It has been named as a carcinogen or a known carcinogen. There have also been several animal tests conducted on animals that shows the chemical to be toxic and potentially dangerous to humans. The presence of crotonaldehyde in food products is a major concern.
The use of crotonaldehyde is a controversial issue. Some claim that the presence of crotonaldehyde as a food preservative is justified because it has a physiological and chemical effect after contact with certain species of fungi. This effect is considered to be a safe storage and preservation for many species of fungi including the dermatophytes and the yeast species. However, there are recent findings that reveal that crotonaldehyde may be endangering not only the lives of humans and other vertebrates but also the safety of millions of future generations from the consumption of food produced using this chemical. There is a growing demand for alternatives to crotonaldehyde in food products.
One of the alternatives to crotonaldehyde used in food production is a chemical known as sodium ascorbic acid (also known as Vitamin C). Research has shown that there is a relationship between excessive consumption of vitamin C and the formation of chemically benign viruses such as the herpes simplex virus. Recent studies have also demonstrated that crotonaldehyde and sodium ascorbic acid have a synergistic relationship in the growth of yeast.
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