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Question : The substance most commonly used as a food preservative is

Option 1: sodium carbonate

Option 2: tartaric acid

Option 3: acetic acid

Option 4: sodium salt of benzoic acid


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Correct Answer: sodium salt of benzoic acid


Solution : The correct answer is sodium salt of benzoic acid .

A substance used to keep food in good condition is known as a preservative. Sodium salt of benzoic acid is a preservative used in food products. It provides an acidic pH of 2.5 to 4.0. With this low pH, it reduces the activity of microbes and prevents them from rotting and the activity of bacteria and fungi.

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