Food spoilage can be prevented using ________ .

preservatives

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adulterants

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vitamins

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Solution

The correct option is A preservatives
Preservatives are chemicals that are generally added to food for preventing the growth of microorganisms and thereby preventing food spoilage and increasing their shelf life. Common salt, oil, sugar, etc. are some examples of preservatives.

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