FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a food preservative?
A
Salt
B
Pepper
C
Sugar
D
Vinegar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium salt of palmitic acid or sodium palmate is not a food preservative. It is used as the base ingredient in the formation of various cosmetic products and soaps. Thus, the correct option is D. Sodium salt of palmitic acid .

Detailed explanation-2: -Sugar, salt, nitrites, butylated hydroxy anisol (BHA), butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT), tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), vinegar, citric acid, and calcium propionate are all chemicals that preserve foods. Salt, sodium nitrite, spices, vinegar, and alcohol have been used to preserve foods for centuries.

Detailed explanation-3: -sorbic acid, sodium sorbate, sorbates: cheese, wine, baked goods, and more. benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, benzoates: jams, salad dressing, juices, pickles, carbonated drinks, soy sauce, and more. sulfur dioxide, sulfites: fruits, wines, and more. nitrites, nitrates: meats. More items •06-May-2019

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