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Salt will drain the meat of its water and dehydrates it. Salt has lower water potential then the water in the cell sap of the meat and water will move out of the meat through diffusion. Thus without water, no bacteria can grow on the meat because of the need for water for all living organisms.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoSalt creates a hypertonic environment on the meat. As bacteria grow, osmosis will attempt to create equilibrium, dehydrating the bacteria and killing them.
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∙ 8y agoThe salt acts as a preservative and kills most food-borne pathogens.
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∙ 13y agoSalt keeps food from spoiling for a longer period of time
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∙ 10y agoA high concentration of salt acts as a preservative because it inhibits the growth of bacteria.
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Dried meat and salted meat which can keep longer?
salted meat
What did salted meat did Christopher Columbus's crew eat on their voyage?
They ate salted pig meat.
Do you use salted or unsalted butter for meat pie crust?
Salted
How do you remove the salty taste from salted meat?
Well, you could soak it in some water, or you could not buy salted meat.
What food is salted?
fish and meat
What foods to avoid for sodium?
It is recommemded to avoid salted meat and fish, salted dressings, salted pretzels and any food with an excess of salt.
Why did the meat broth not rot?
It is because the liquid was left for many months and remained clear and there was no life and no sign of rotting.So the meat will not rot.
Why does coke rot theeth?
It doesnt rot teeth but disolves the enamel, enabling food sugars to rot the tooth much faster.
What will happen if you cover a jar of rotting meat?
If you cover (in an nairtight container) the meat before it rots, it won't rot, since the bacteria that make the meat rot can't survive with out the air.
What did Christopher Columbus eat for dinner?
salted pig meat
What is pirates Favorite food in the world?
well pirates liked salted water,salted fish,rum,calms,meat
How does meat rot?
The bacteria on the meat begins to grow over time. With a large population of bacteria eating at the meat it begins to look and smell bad which marks the start of the rotting process. If you continue to let this meat rot eventually maggots will grow and hatch on the meat.
