You Have Never Seen a Jar of Jelly Contaminated with Microbial

question 58

Multiple Choice

You have never seen a jar of jelly contaminated with microbial growth, even though it is used for months at a time.Which is the best explanation?

• A)Jelly is pasteurized.
• B)A variety of chemicals are added to jelly to make it inhospitable for bacteria.
• C)Jelly has a high osmotic pressure.
• D)Jelly is filter sterilized.

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