Assume that your younger brother studying in a high school class while examining the label of a mango pickle bottle happens to see the statement 'contains sodium benzoate and allowed colours'. He approaches you to explain the role of sodium benzoate in that pickle. How will you help him?

Explanation

Sodium benzoate is used as the food preservative in acidic foods. Food preservatives are chemicals used to protect food against bocteria, yeast
moulds.