food chemical details by chemical Man
Which chemical is used to preserve food?
5.3.3.1 Benzoic acid in the form of its sodium salt, constitutes one of the most common chemical food preservatives. Sodium benzoate is a common preservative in acid or acidified foods such as fruit juices, syrups, jams and jellies, sauerkraut, pickles, preserves, fruit cocktails, etc.
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