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Chemistry · L2 · Comparing Food Preservation Methods

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Salting, pickling, and sugaring all fight spoilage differently — two remove microbes' water by osmosis, one relies on acidity, and refrigeration only slows microbes down.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Food preservation methodSalting / curingPickling in vinegarSugaring: jams and jelliesRefrigerationDraws water out of microbes by osmosisLow pH: too acidic for microbes to surviveSlows microbes' growth rate - does not remove water

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