Which of the following is used as a preservative to protect processed food?

Tetrazine

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Saccharin

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Alitame

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Sodium metabisulphite

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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium metabisulphite
Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring.
Saccharin is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener.
Alitame is high potency sweetener.
Sodium metabisulphite is used as an antioxidant agent in many pharmaceutical formulations. It is extensively used as a food preservative and disinfectant.

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