A Major Chemical Used to Preserve Meat Products is ________

Question

A major chemical used to preserve meat products is ________.
A)ethylene oxide
B)propionate
C)nitrite
D)refrigeration

Accepted Answer

Nitrite is a major chemical used to preserve meat products. It is added to meat products to prevent bacterial growth, improve flavor and color, and inhibit the formation of harmful bacteria like Clostridium botulinum. Ethylene oxide and propionate are not commonly used to preserve meat products. Refrigeration is also a method of preserving meat, but it is not a chemical.