{"id":24140,"date":"2024-04-15T06:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=24140"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:43:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:43:02","slug":"chemicals-like-________-may-be-added-to-different-foods-or-fruits-to-prevent-or-retard-the-growth-microorganisms-a-potasium-b-calcium-c-potassium-metabisulphite-d-sulphur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/chemicals-like-________-may-be-added-to-different-foods-or-fruits-to-prevent-or-retard-the-growth-microorganisms-a-potasium-b-calcium-c-potassium-metabisulphite-d-sulphur\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemicals like ________ may be added to different foods or fruits to prevent or retard the growth microorganisms. A. Potasium B. Calcium C. Potassium metabisulphite D. 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It is a white, odorless powder that is soluble in water. Potassium metabisulphite is used to prevent the growth of microorganisms in food, such as bacteria, yeast, and molds. 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