Question

Differentiate between the terms – food preservatives and food processing with appropriate examples.

Answer 1

Food preservatives – are substances or chemicals – added to food or beverages to

1. Prevent decomposition by bacteria or microbes. 

2. Reduce risk of food borne infections. 

3. Preserve nutritional quality of food.

Preservatives	Food items
Benzoic acid	Jams, pickles, carbonated drinks.
Nitrates	Meat products
Sulphur compounds	Beverages, wines etc.