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  Preservatives in a toothpaste

  Posted by Margaret on March 11, 2025 at 5:52 pm

  Here is the LOI for 2 toothpastes that do NOT have a preservative in them.

  WHAT GIVES?

  TOM’S OF MAINE VARIETY (this was purchased when Tom’s was already part of Colgate)

  Calcium carbonate, glycerin, aqua, xylitol, hydrated silica, aroma, sodium lauryl sulfate, zinc citrate, carrageenan, sodium bicarbonate.

  TRADER JOE’S VARIETY

  Calcium carbonate, water, glycerin, sodium bicarbonate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, peppermint oil, hydrated silica, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carageenan, sodium monofluorophosphate.

  PhilGeis replied 10 hours, 11 minutes ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  PhilGeis

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  March 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm

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    PhilGeis

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    March 11, 2025 at 6:03 pm

    (esp. natural) positioned toothpaste is often poorly preserved - relying on flavor components, Aw and fairly protective packaging. Manufacturing needs to have real tight controls.

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