Name two chemical preservatives.

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Chemical preservatives: The chemical substances which are used to preserve food for longer period of time to enhance their shelf life are called as chemical preservatives.
Two examples of chemical preservatives are:
Benzoic acid
Sodium benzoate
These are used to preserve fruits and vegetables.

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