Give two examples.
Chemicals used as food preservatives

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Food preservatives are used to preserve food without causing them to decay.
It delays the growth of microorganisms in food.
Generally these preservatives are used on packaged food, chemical drugs, bottled beverages, etc.,
Examples of chemical food preservatives are - Nitrites, Sulphites.

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