Which of the following substances added to foods inhibits formation of botulinum toxin?

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Nitrites are commonly used as a preservative in processed meats to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that produces botulinum toxin. Nitrites inhibit the growth of the bacteria and prevent the formation of the toxin. BHA is an antioxidant that helps prevent spoilage but has no effect on botulinum toxin. Table salt can slow the growth of the bacteria but does not inhibit toxin formation. Sodium ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C that is sometimes added to processed meats to prevent the growth of bacteria, but it does not specifically inhibit botulinum toxin formation.

Which of the Following Substances Added to Foods Inhibits Formation