Which of the following is used as a preservative to protect processed food?
A
Sodium sulphate
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B
Saccharin
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C
Sucralose
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D
Sodium metabisulphite
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Solution
The correct option is A Sodium sulphate Sodium sulphate is used as wine making industry to prevent oxidation and it is used as antimicrobial agent as food preservative protects food coloring and browning.