Food industry chemicals in Empero include ascorbic acid, citric acid anhydrous, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sorbitol and other food grade chemicals that are used by food processing and food manufacturing companies to add special flavours to food and drink, enhance the shelf life of certain food products, protect food products from bacterial and fungal growth and stop the ripening of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Chemical food additives available in Empero improve the look, colour, taste and texture of different types of food such as bacon and cured meat. Food preservatives prevent food spoilage and also help in preserving liquor products such as wine and beer.