Question

mode of action of sugar as a preservative

Answer 1

Answer:

Sugar as a preservative – by acting as a humectant (maintaining and stabilising the water content in foods) sugar helps to prevent or slow the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeast in food like jam and preserves.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sugar as a preservative – by acting as a humectant (maintaining and stabilising the water content in foods) sugar helps to prevent or slow the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeast in food like jam and preserves. ... Sugar also enhances fruit flavours in foods.