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    Question

    Which one is used as preservative in many processed meat

    products?
    A Sodium benzoate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sodium nitrite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sorbic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Potassium metabisulphite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sodium nitrite or potassium nitrite play a key role in the safety of processed meats. Nitrites, or in slow cured meats sodium or potassium nitrates which are gradually converted to nitrites, are the key ingredients in meat cures. They provide excellent protection against botulism in processed meats.

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