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What is the primary purpose of using food preservatives?
What is the primary purpose of using food preservatives?
- Enhance flavor
- Add color
- Improve texture
- Prolong shelf life (correct)
Which of the following is a natural food preservative?
Which of the following is a natural food preservative?
- Butylated hydroxyanisole
- Monosodium glutamate
- Ascorbic acid (correct)
- Sodium benzoate
What is the function of sodium benzoate in food preservation?
What is the function of sodium benzoate in food preservation?
- Inhibits bacterial growth (correct)
- Enhances color
- Improves texture
- Adds sweetness
Which colorant is commonly used in the food industry to provide a red hue?
Which colorant is commonly used in the food industry to provide a red hue?
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What is the purpose of using antioxidants in food?
What is the purpose of using antioxidants in food?
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