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What are food preservatives?

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Food preservatives are chemical substances are capable of inhibiting, retarding or arresting the process of fermentation, acidification or other decomposition of food by growth of micro organisms. 

Examples: 

  • Acetic acid is used mainly as a preservative for preparation of pickles. 
  • Sodium meta sulphite is used as preservative for fresh vegetables and fruits. 
  • Sodium benzoate is used as preservative for juices.


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