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Which of the following is not a food preservative?

Option: 1

Table salt


Option: 2

Sugar


Option: 3

Sodium Benzoate


Option: 4

Sodium Oleate


Answers (1)

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As we have learnt, 

Food preservatives prevent the spoilage of food due to microbial growth. The most commonly used preservatives include table salt, sugar, vegetable oils and sodium benzoate etc.

Sodium Oleate is not a preservative. It is a soap.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (4)

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