FOOD PROCESSING
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING
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Question
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Which of the following additives acts an a preservative?
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Citric Acid
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Xanthan Gum
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Carageenan
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Ascorbic Acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Citric acid is commonly used as a food additive for natural flavoring. It is often added as an emulsifying agent and preservative. Citric acid is also added to many canned and jarred foods to help prevent botulism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Citric acid is used to preserve the color of fresh cut fruit or as a pretreatment for frozen and dried fruit. It can be used either alone or mixed with other substances, such as ascorbic acid, erythorbic acid, N-acetylcysteine, glutathione, and EDTA.
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