When You Add Salt to Meat for Preservation You Are

Question

When you add salt to meat for preservation you are
A)increasing the water activity of the meat.
B)decreasing the water activity of the meat.
C)increasing the pH of the meat.
D)decreasing the pH of the meat.
E)decreasing the nutrient content of the meat.

Accepted Answer

Adding salt to meat reduces its water activity, making it difficult for bacteria to grow and thus preserving the meat.