Food preservatives (acidic antimicrobial examples) (Benzoates work best in acidic foods; sulfites/metabisulfite as antimicrobial/antioxidant)
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Benzoates work best in acidic foods; sulfites/metabisulfite as antimicrobial/antioxidant preservatives
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| pH | Benzoic acid/benzoate equilibrium penetrates microbes better at low pH |
When to use this
NCERT examples: sodium benzoate, sorbates, sulfites, etc. Match preservative to application.