Q40 / 92 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth. The most commonly used preservatives includes
- ATable salt and sugar
- BVegetable oils and sodium benzoate .
- CSalts of sorbic acid and propanoic acid.
- Correct answerDAll of these
Solution
The most commonly used preservatives include table salt, sugar, vegetable oils and sodium benzoate, . 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.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.