Q949
Recommended level of Sodium benzoate for preservation of fruit juices is
A.
0.01%
B.
0.05 - 1%
C.
0.02 - 0.8%
D.
0.06 - 0.1%
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Recommended level of Sodium benzoate for the preservation of fruit juices is 0.06 - 0.1%.Sodium benzoate is a preservative added to some sodas, packaged foods, and personal care products to prolong shelf life.
It’s an odorless, crystalline powder made by combining benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide. Benzoic acid is a good preservative on its own, and combining it with sodium hydroxide helps it dissolve in products.
Sodium benzoate is a very common additive used in acid foods juices (pH lower than 4.5). It is safe for humans and its limit in fruit juices is 0.13%, varying from country to country.