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Biology AS level work.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does Drying prevent Bacterial Growth? | The food is dehydrated and there is not enough water for the bacteria to survive. |
| How does freezing prevent food spoilage? | the low temperature causes the enzymes to not act efficiently, meaning that the food cannot rot and break down. |
| Why do bacteria die in Vacuum packing? | there is not enough oxygen in the pack for bacterial survival. |
| What materials can be used in food drying? | Salt, Sugars, and Nitrates. |
| What happens during Pickling? | the liquid withing which the food is kept, is anti-microbial, and kills or inhibits the bacteria. |