FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Sodium Benzoate
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Streptomycin
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Chloromycetin
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All the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Coca-Cola. 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care items, such as hair products, baby wipes, toothpaste, and mouthwash ( 2 ). It also has industrial uses. One of its biggest applications is to deter corrosion, such as in coolants for car engines ( 2, 7).
Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium benzoate can act as a food preservative. It is most widely used in acidic foods such as salad dressings (for example acetic acid in vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (acetic acid), condiments, and frozen yogurt toppings.