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The preservative shown is added to jams. Which of the structures shown is a food antioxidant (as opposed to a sweetener or soap)?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: D

The reference is sodium benzoate, a preservative. BHA is a phenolic antioxidant. Saccharin is a sweetener, sodium stearate is a soap and aspirin is an analgesic.
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