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note on preservation by common salt short answer pkz ​

Answer 1

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Salt is effective as a preservative because it reduces the water activity of foods. The water activity of a food is the amount of unbound water available for microbial growth and chemical reactions. ... For example, a food might be protected by a combination of salt, refrigeration, pH, and a chemical preservative.

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Answer 2

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Common salt prevents the growth of food-spoiling micro-organism due to which it is used to preserve a number of food material.It is used to preserve meat and fish.