One Common Additive Is Propylene Glycol, Which Is Added to Food

question 14

Multiple Choice

One common additive is propylene glycol, which is added to food to _________.

• A) help maintain moisture
• B) keep powders from clumping
• C) to help blend oil and water mixtures
• D) to help prevent spoilage
• E) None of the above.

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