Your Roommate Is Interested in Using a Preservative That Will

question 68

Multiple Choice

Your roommate is interested in using a preservative that will prevent fruits from undergoing a change in color and flavor caused by exposure to oxygen. Which preservative would you recommend?

• A)Vitamin C
• B)Nitrites
• C)Tartrazine
• D)Salt
• E)MSG

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