FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sugar and salt are known as class I preservatives, which are also known as natural preservatives. When used in high concentrations, it binds water and makes its availability low for microorganisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sugar is used as a preservative in foods and beverages because it prevents microbial growth by reducing the water activity in a product, primarily through osmosis, or dehydration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Salt and sugar are both natural preservative examples. Adding salt to meat is called curing and is how you make beef jerky, for example. You can also use salt and water to make a brine for pickling vegetables.