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by Soumita » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:26 pm
Recent studies have highlighted the harmful effects of additives in food (colors, preservatives, flavor enhancers etc.). There are no synthetic substances in the foods we produce at Munchon Foods - we use only natural ingredients. Hence you can be sure you are safeguarding your family's health when you buy our products.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the contention of Munchon Foods?

A. Some synthetic substances are not harmful
B. Some natural substances found in foods can be harmful
C. Food without additives is unlikely to taste good
D. Munchon Foods produces only breakfast cereals
E. Without preservatives some foods could cause harm

Why E is not correct?? Munchon Foods use only natural ingredients so not adding any preservatives. In choice E it is given that without preservatives some foods can cause harm. So Munchon food is harmful. So it weaken the contention of Munchon Foods.

I am finding B is also correct choice.

Please explain me Why E is incorrect? How to eliminate E?
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by Sam_hellboy » Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:55 pm
I would go with B

As far as option E is concerned, it's incorrect as it directly opposes the premise.
Premise says that additives in food (colors, preservatives, flavor enhancers etc.) are harmful.
E says that without preservatives some foods could cause harm. It's contradictory.

Could any1 plz correct me if I am wrong?

Thanks,
Sam