Multiple choice

Why are preservatives added to food?

  1. To make food tasty

  2. For improving texture, colour and flavour of food

  3. To preserve food for long time

  4. To make food more nutritious

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Preservatives are substances that prevent attack and growth of micro organisms in food and prevent its spoilage. So, to keep food for longer duration, preservatives are added. 

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