The use of salt and sugar in preserving various types of foods is an application of which of the following concepts?
A) hydrostatic pressure
B) quorum sensing
C) osmotic pressure
D) nitrogen fixation
E) pH

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Salt and sugar preserve food by creating a hypertonic environment, which draws water out of microbial cells through osmotic pressure, inhibiting their growth.

The Use of Salt and Sugar in Preserving Various Types