Question

Salt solution is ineffective as a preservative.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

When food substances are kept in salt solution, the salt draws the water content not only from the food substances but also from the microorganisms present in the food. Microorganisms are destroyed when water in the cytoplasm is lost. The same process takes place when substances are kept in sugar solution. This is why food substances kept in concentrated solutions of salt and sugar do not decay.