Question
The effectiveness of many chemical preservatives depends
primarily on the food:Solution
Preservatives (e.g., benzoic acid) are pH-dependent. Benzoate is effective at pH <4.5 (undissociated form penetrates microbes). Water content/temperature are secondary factors.Â
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