8. Which of the following is a preservative and which is not? a) Sodium benzoate b) Potassium metasulphite c) Dulcin d) Sorbic acid salts
Sodium salt of palmitic acid or sodium palmate is not a food preservative. It is used as the base ingredient in the formation of various cosmetic products and soaps. Thus, the correct option is D. Sodium salt of palmitic acid .
