Choose the ingredient that acts as a preservative in jams.

Vinegar

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Fruit

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Salt

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Sugar

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Solution

The correct option is D Sugar
Sugar can be an effective preservative because microbes don't grow if a high amount of sugar is present in food. Jams are prepared by adding high amount of sugar.

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