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Which one of the following is used as pr...

Which one of the following is used as preservative?

A

Sodium benzoate

B

Ammonium sulphate

C

Sodium chloride

D

Copper sulphate

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A
Sodium benzoate ( + 2) is used as food preservative. They prevent spoilage of food due to the microbial growth. The most commonly used preservatives include table salt, sugar, sodium metabisulphate. Food preservatives reduces the rate of biochemical reaction (i.e. occurring in living organisms).
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