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Chemicals in food: sweeteners, preservatives, antioxidants
JEE Main level
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Select all the food preservatives from the following.
A
Sodium benzoate
B
Butylated hydroxytoluene
C
Potassium sorbate
D
Saccharin
Answer: A, C
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate inhibit microbial growth and are preservatives. BHT is an antioxidant and saccharin is a sweetener.
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