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Question
Preservatives are added to food or beverages.
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Solution
Preservatives are added to food or beverages because of the following reasons:
- Prevent decomposition by bacteria or microbes.
- Reduce the risk of foodborne infections.
- Preserve the nutritional quality of food.
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