Which food additive is a preservative often used in dried fruits or jams?

A. sorbic acid
B. benzoic acid
C. potassium bisulfite
D. sodium sulfite


Answer: B

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a. an energy reserve; promoting satiety b. satiety; slowing stomach emptying c. climate control; cushioning organs d. shock absorption; coating cell membranes

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