What effect do preservatives have on food safety?

Make food unsafe

Slow down spoilage and microbial growth

Enhance food flavor only

Have no impact on food reactions

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B. Slow down spoilage and microbial growth

Preservatives help slow down spoilage and microbial growth, thereby enhancing food safety rather than compromising it.

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