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Q. Identify the antioxidant used in foods.

AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2016

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Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth. Sodium benzoate $(C _{6} H _{5} CO\overset{-}{O}\overset{+}{N}a)$ is used as a food preservative in limited quantities and is metabolised in the body.