FOOD CHEMISTRY
FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES
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Question
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Select the correct options for the following:Preservatives in food can reduce microbial activity by ____
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Killing the microbes
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Lowering the water content
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Lowering the pH of food
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Increasing the pH of food
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Increasing the water content
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lactic acid, citric acid, and their salts can be added as preservatives, to lower pH, and as flavorants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are permitted in food products in levels of 0.1 % [12]. These two compounds have been used before in inhibiting microbial growth in food products.
Detailed explanation-3: -Common Salt is used as a preservative to check the growth of bacteria.
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