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Which of the following chemicals are added to increase the shelf-life of foods?(a) Food colour(b) Sweeteners(c) Artificial flavours(d) AntioxidantsThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.This is a very interesting question from Chemicals in Food topic in section Chemistry in Everyday Life of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right OPTION is (d) Antioxidants

The explanation: Chemicals are ADDED to food for improving their aesthetic, to increase their shelf-life or to ADD nutritive value. Food colours, FLAVOURS and sweeteners simply enhance the appearance and taste of food. Antioxidants are USED for preservation.



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