Preservation of foods by using salts and sugars works by – McqOptions

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1.	Preservation of foods by using salts and sugars works by
A.	raising pH
B.	lowering osmotic pressure
C.	creating a hypertonic environment
D.	creating a hypotonic environment
Answer» D. creating a hypotonic environment

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