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Question
Among the following, which one acts as a food preservative?
Aspartame, Aspirin, Sodium Benzoate, Paracetamol
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Solution
Sodium benzoate is a common food preservative used in pickles, sauces, jams and fruit juices.
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(iii) Cane sugar
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