Preservatives are chemicals that are used to prevent food.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Preservatives:
Preservatives are the chemical substances that are added to the food items to store them for a long time and to prevent them from getting oxidized or rancid.
Addition of preservatives in food to minimize the food spoilage and food poisoning.
Some common examples of food preservatives are salt, sugar, vinegar, etc.
Therefore, the statement preservatives are chemicals that are used to prevent food is a true statement.

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