The main purpose of dehydration of food is ______________.

To increase the microbial activity

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To decrease the microbial activity

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To reduce the moisture content

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both B and C
Dehydration is an ancient technique of level preservative which is performed by extracting moisture hence inhibiting the growth of microorganisms which may lead to several diseases.
Thus decreasing microbial activity and reducing the moisture content.

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