Which of the following compounds is commonly used as a food preservative?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following compounds is commonly used as a food preservative?
  1. Sodium chloride
  2. Sodium benzoate
  3. Calcium carbonate
  4. Potassium nitrate

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is commonly used as a food preservative?
Correct Answer: Sodium benzoate
  • Step 1: Understand that food preservatives are substances added to food to prevent spoilage.
  • Step 2: Identify common food preservatives that are used in the food industry.
  • Step 3: Recognize that sodium benzoate is one of the commonly used food preservatives.
  • Step 4: Learn that sodium benzoate helps to stop the growth of bacteria and fungi in food.
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