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Chapter 18, Problem 39E
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The names of antimicrobial agents and their function as food additives are to be described.
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Antimicrobial agents are additives added to food items to prevent the growth of yeasts, bacteria, and molds.
An example of antimicrobial agent is the bacterium which is responsible for botulism, which is so poisonous that it can kill an adult.
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