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What are food preservatives? Give two examples.

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Artificial preservatives: Chemical substances that delay or stop the growth of bacteria in foods, spoilage, and discoloration are called food preservatives. For example- Benzoates, sulphates, Propionates, Nitrates, and Sorbates.
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