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Standard VII
Biology
Food Storage and Preservation
Food preserva...
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Food preservatives are used to keep food edible for a longer period of time.
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True
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The correct option is
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True
Food preservation is the prevention of the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms in food items, so that it can be used for a long time.
Different methods of food preservation are use of preservatives, air-tight packaging, freezing, etc.
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