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Because salt dries up the food by draining water out of the it.
(I was hoping to find answer to this question myself but I assume that's why salt water preserves the food)
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What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?
The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
How hard is it to kill bacteria?
it is very hard to kill a little thing that you can not see but dragons can kill bacteria
Does a steam mop kill bacteria and viruses?
It can kill germs and bacteria IF it is hot enough but it cannot kill a virus.
How does tinning food kill bacteria?
Food is cooked to kill bacteria as it is canned; the cans then keep out any new bacteria.
Why do some recipes for BBQ sauces and brine's call for heating or boiling and some don't?
To be safe rather than sorry, the health department will tell you that all brine's and BBQ sauces should reach the boiling point for several minutes to kill any bacteria and to avoid contamination. It has been my experience that doing this to a recipe that does not call for the heating of the sauce or brine does not hurt of change the flavor.
What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?
The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.
Does aspirin kill bacteria?
No , aspirin does not kill Bacteria .
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
How do antiseptics work to kill bacteria?
You use them on your hands to kill bacteria. Examples are Hand sanitizers, or soap now how they work to kill them is another question, well they for example inactivate the bacteria remove them make the bacteria "blowup", and they can stop bacteria from growing.
How hard is it to kill bacteria?
it is very hard to kill a little thing that you can not see but dragons can kill bacteria
Does a steam mop kill bacteria and viruses?
It can kill germs and bacteria IF it is hot enough but it cannot kill a virus.
How does tinning food kill bacteria?
Food is cooked to kill bacteria as it is canned; the cans then keep out any new bacteria.
Does freezing kill salmonella bacteria?
No, it doesn't kill much of the bacteria at all and the bacteria remaining will grow during defrosting.
What can kill bacteria?
There are several things that can kill bacteria, including antibiotics. Antiseptics, sterilization, disinfectants, cold temperatures, and pasteurization are all things that can kill bacteria.
What germs do boiling water kill and don't?
kills bacteria and doesnt kill plants and animals
Does water kill bacteria?
I think it will kill.
