Question

why salt and sugar solution used in the preservation of dried meat and dried fruits ​

Answer 1

Preserving food or other perishable items in vinegar or brine is called Pickle. ... When we pickle pieces of vegetables/ raw fruits, the added Common salt takes out the water present in them (due to Osmosis) and dries the pieces. In the absence of water, bacteria can not multiply and hence salt acts as a preservative.

Answer 2

preserving food or others perishable items in vinegar or brine is called Pickle.

When we pickle pieces of vegetables/raw fruits,the added. Common salt takes

out the water present in them ( due to Osmosis ) and dries the pieces. In the absence of water, bacteria can not multiply and hence salts acts as a preservative.