Addition of salt removes the moisture content in the food by the process of ______________
A
Diffusion
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B
Transpiration
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C
Reverse osmosis
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D
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.