NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
Food preservatives prevent microbial growth and avoid spoilage of food. Which is the commonly used preservative
Options
- ASalts of sorbic acid and propanoic acid .
- BVegetable oils and sodium benzoate ( C 6 H 5 C O O N a ) .
- 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 C O O N a . 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.