Question

The category of compound which are mostly used as preservative​

Answer 1

Answer:

Preservatives. Preservatives are chemicals added to food products to prevent or inhibit the growth of microbes. Benzoic acid, sorbic acid, propionic acid and methyl-, ethyl- and propyl-esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (parabens) are the most commonly used preservatives

Answer 2

Answer:

Preservatives

Explanation:

Preservatives are chemicals added to food products to prevent or inhibit the growth of microbes. Benzoic acid, sorbic acid, propionic acid and methyl-, ethyl- and propyl-esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (parabens) are the most commonly used preservatives.