📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
Why does the milkman add a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk?
A
To reduce the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly more acidic
B
To increase the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline
C
To maintain the pH of the fresh milk at 6 for a longer time
D
To reduce the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline
Explanation
Baking soda is alkaline and helps neutralize the lactic acid produced by bacteria, preventing the milk from souring too quickly.
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