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GK QUESTION#3558

Consider the following statements about usual industrial and food-additive roles.

1. Potassium metabisulphite is used as a food preservative.

2. Monosodium glutamate is used primarily as an antibacterial food preservative.

3. Resorcinol, a dihydroxybenzene, is used in the manufacture of resins.

Which statements are correct?

  1. A1 & 3 onlyCorrect answer
  2. B2 & 3 only
  3. C1 & 2 only
  4. D1, 2 & 3
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Answer

A. 1 & 3 only

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Explanation

Potassium metabisulphite is used as a food preservative. Monosodium glutamate is primarily a flavour enhancer, so the statement describing its usual role as an antibacterial preservative is false. Resorcinol, a dihydroxybenzene, is used in resin manufacture. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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