An increased AST level is usually a sign of liver disease. Liver disease is even more likely when the levels of substances checked by other liver blood tests have also increased. An increased AST level may be due to any of the following:
In order to keep itself fresh, the lettuce gives off carbon dioxide, causing a slight odour. This carbon dioxide is not harmful and the odour should disappear quickly once the salad package is opened.
Preservatives. Preservatives prevent or inhibit spoilage of food due to fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms. Stabilizers. Stabilizers, thickeners and gelling agents, like agar or pectin (used in jam for example) give foods a firmer texture.ood acids are added to make flavors sharper, and also act as preservatives and antioxidants. Common food acids include vinegar, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, and lactic acid. Acidity regulators.