What are food preservatives?
(N/A) Food preservatives are chemical substances added to food to prevent spoilage caused by microbial growth,such as bacteria,yeasts,and molds. They extend the shelf life of food products. Common examples include table salt,sugar,vegetable oils,sodium benzoate $(C_{6}H_{5}COONa)$,and salts of propanoic acid.
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