Biology, asked by bhoomi1762006, 7 months ago

why does the addition of vinegar increase the shelf life of food?
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Answered by peermohamed54362

Answer:

Salt lowers the water activity of a fresh, high moisture food (e.g., meat, fruit) drastically reducing and eventually completely preventing the growth of spoilage bacteria. ... Vinegar lowers the pH so the spoilage bacteria cannot grow and may even kill some of them.

Answered by Khushiaur123456

Answer:

vinegar is act as a natural preservative. The acetic acid present in vinegar kill the microbes and inhibit food spoilage.

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