Citric Acid Is a Sequestrant in Foods

question 61

Multiple Choice

Citric acid is a sequestrant in foods. As a sequestrant its principal function is to

• A) neutralize bases.
• B) complex oxygen.
• C) keep foods moist.
• D) tie up metal ions and prevent their catalytic effects.

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