Question

Category of benzoic acid is... *

1 point

a) Analgesic

b) Diuretic

c) Preservatives

d) Antibiotics​

Answer 1

Answer:

Preservatives

Explanation:

Benzoic acid and sodium benzoate are used as food preservatives and are most suitable for foods, fruit juices, and soft drinks that are naturally in an acidic pH range. Their use as preservatives in food, beverages, toothpastes, mouthwashes, dentifrices, cos- metics, and pharmaceuticals is regulated.