FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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salt
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sugar
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sodium benzoate
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oil
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium benzoate (according to the European nomenclature E211) is a salt of benzoic acid and is well soluble in water, tasteless, and odorless, and due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties, it is a preservative added to food in strictly defined doses. It inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold [6].
Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, widely used as a food preservative (with an E number of E211) and a pickling agent. It appears as a white crystalline chemical with the formula C6H5COONa.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium benzoate, potassium benzoate, and potassium sorbate are the three common preservatives in Coca-Cola’s drink. Sodium benzoate is used to protect the taste and it’s used as an antimicrobial agent.