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Addition of salt removes the moisture content in the food by the process of ______________

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Diffusion
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Transpiration
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Reverse osmosis
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Osmosis
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Solution

The correct option is D Osmosis
Natural preservatives:
Addition of salt:
It is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. Addition of salt removes the moisture content in the food by the process of osmosis. This prevents the growth of bacteria and reduces the activity of microbial enzymes.

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