Question

In the making of jams and jellies sugar is added to the fruits which helps in the preservation of the same. Which process occurs when we add sugar to fresh fruits? Define the process. Why this process occurs?​

Answer 1

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• Sugar is hygroscopic, meaning that it attracts and bonds with water.

• When you macerate with sugar, the water in the fruit is drawn out into the surrounding sugar.

• As water leaves the fruit, its cells lose volume, reducing the internal pressure on the fruit's cell walls, which then relax, causing the fruit to soften.