Question

which chemical preservative is used in the preservation of jam.How and why.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The sugar inhibits the growth of microorganisms. But sodium benzoate is added as a preservative. Sodium benzoate is a common preservative in acid or acidified foods such as fruit juices, syrups, jams and jellies, sauerkraut, pickles, preserves, fruit cocktails, etc.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the salt form of benzoic acid is the most common chemical used in jam