Food preservatives prevent microbial growth and avoid spoilage of...

Food preservatives prevent microbial growth and avoid spoilage of food. Which is the commonly used preservative

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ASalts of sorbic acid and propanoic acid.
BVegetable oils and sodium benzoate $( {C}_{6}{H}_{5}COONa )$ .
CTable salt and sugar
DAll of these

Correct answer

D. All of these

Step-by-step solution

The commonly used preservatives added in the food are table salt, sugar, vegetable oils and sodium benzoate,

{C}_{6}{H}_{5}COONa

. Sodium benzoate is used in limited quantities and is metabolised in the body. Salts of sorbic acid and propanoic acid are also used as preservatives.

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