NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question
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Which of the following is not a food preservative?
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Salt
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Pepper
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Sugar
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Vinegar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium hydrogen carbonate and Cane Sugar are not used as food preservatives.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulphite, sugar and common salt are few examples of food preservatives.
Detailed explanation-3: -Apart from the ones mentioned above, you can also use saffron, garlic, coriander, and rosemary to preserve food. Use oregano, cloves and cinnamon to prevent the raw chicken from getting spoiled by microbial growth. These Indian spices are a perfect way to increase the shelf life of food products.
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