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Agriculture · Q71

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 71

Q71

Sodium benzoate is added for the preservation of fruit juice in the concentration of

A.
0.02 - 0.5%
B.
0.06 - 0.10%
Answer
C.
1.5 - 2.5%
D.
0.01 - 0.4%

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sodium benzoate is added for the preservation of fruit juice in the concentration of 0.06 - 0.10%.
Sodium benzoate and vitamin C can occur together in beverages such as fruit juice or soda, where these substances have been added to prevent spoilage and inhibit the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeast.