... joints and muscles. HA also acts as a shock absorber in the weight bearing joints. Quality standard; FAO/WHO, 19921. ... recognized as a safe food preservative by FDA in October, 2003. It is widely used in food preservation. In food application, it is usually ... alcohol, organic acids, or glyceride, etc. It can be used in cooked rice, cakes, snacks, noodles, drinks, brewing, meat products, canned ...