Table 72 the Fate of E $/ \mathrm { ml }$

Multiple Choice

Table 7.2 The fate of E. coli O157:H7 in apple cider held at 8°C for 2 weeks, with and without preservatives, is shown below: Bacteria $/ \mathrm { ml }$
$\begin{array}{ll}\text { Cider only } & 2.2 \\\text { Cider with potassium sorbate } & 2.0 \\\text { Sodium benzoate } & 0 \\\text { Potassium sorbate + sodium benzoate } & 0\end{array}$ In Table 7.2, which preservative is most effective?

A) potassium sorbate
B) potassium sorbate + sodium benzoate
C) sodium benzoate
D) no preservative