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Naturally sourced anti biotic used in canning is

A. Ampicillin

B. Nisin

C. Penicillin

D. Streptomycin

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A naturally sourced anti-biotic used in canning is NISIN.
Nisin is used in canned foods mainly for the control of thermophilic spoilage. It is a natural preservative for many food products. This Bacteriocin is mainly used in dairy and meat products. It inhibits pathogenic food-borne bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and many other Gram-positive food spoilage microorganisms.

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