📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
How does salt contribute to the preservation of food?
A
By acting as an antioxidant.
B
By inhibiting the growth of microorganisms through osmosis.
C
By reducing the pH of the food.
D
By promoting the Maillard reaction.
Explanation
Salt draws water out of microbial cells through osmosis, dehydrating and killing them or preventing their reproduction.
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