Question: Maximum N content found in N fertilizer? (IFFCO 2022)
Options:
Sulphur dioxide
Nitrates
Propionic acid
Benzoic acid
✅Explanation:
Propionic acid and its salts (such as calcium propionate and sodium propionate) are commonly used as preservatives in bread and other baked goods, often in conjunction with sorbic acid.
Propionic acid and its salts (such as calcium propionate and sodium propionate) are commonly used as preservatives in bread and other baked goods, often in conjunction with sorbic acid.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Sulphur dioxide: Used as a preservative in some foods and beverages.
-Nitrates: Primarily used in cured meats to inhibit the growth of Clostridium botulinum (which causes botulism) and to provide a characteristic color and flavor.
-Benzoic acid: More commonly used as a preservative in acidic foods like jams, pickles, and fruit juices.