Question

Salt and sugar have been used for centuries as food preservatives. Salt is used to preserve meat because ___________.

• A. It betters the taste of the meat and is nutritious
• B. It increases the moisture content and thus increases nutrients
• C. It promotes multiplication of beneficial bacteria that prevent food spoilage.
• D. It kills the harmful microbes by drawing moisture to prevent their growth

Answer 1

The correct option is D It kills the harmful microbes by drawing moisture to prevent their growth

Salt removes water from meat by a process known as osmosis. Since there is no water left in the meat, microorganisms are unable to germinate. This helps to store meat for a longer time.