Which of the Following Helps Preserve Foods by Controlling Microbial

Question

Which of the following helps preserve foods by controlling microbial access to water?
A)Drying
B)Addition of salt
C)Addition of sugar
D)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct in helping preserve foods by controlling microbial access to water. Drying removes water from the food, making it less available to microorganisms. Addition of salt and sugar also reduces the amount of available water, making it more difficult for microbial growth.