Chemistry · Carboxylic Acids: Acidic strength and factors affecting it
To prevent food from spoilage by microorganism, which substance is used?
To prevent food from spoilage by microorganism, which substance is used?
- A. Aspartame
- B. Arneto
- C. Salt of sorbic acid
- D. Tetrazine
Step-by-step solution
Sorbic acid and its salts are commonly used as food preservatives to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Aspartame is a sweetener, arneto is a coloring agent, and tetrazine is a dye, none of which serve primarily as preservatives.
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