Salting, sugar-curing, &c. apply osmosis in that both of these compounds are hygroscopic and thus draw water out of the food to be preserved over the semi-permeable surface of the food, from one solution into another, thus making the environment inhospitable for most bacteria and mold. Simple air drying works in the same way, but osmosis is not a factor; evaporation is.
Osmosis is related to diffusion by having something diffuse through a solvent
Salting equipment
The basic principles of salting involve the use of salt to preserve food by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and mold. Salt draws moisture out of food through osmosis, creating an environment that is less hospitable to microorganisms. Additionally, it enhances flavor and can improve texture. Salting can be done through dry methods, where salt is applied directly, or wet methods, where food is submerged in a brine solution.
salting
The making of bacon.
Salting, Pickling etc
The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.
Salting or smoking it.
Pro: Salting food is a cheap and effective preservation technique.Con: The food may taste too salty if it is not properly prepared.
the salt kills bacteria that spoils the food
by canning, smoking, drying, and salting their food