Which Statement Describes How Curing Meat Works

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes how curing meat works?

• A)The meat is salted and this draws out water through osmosis
• B)Salt is injected into the meat to give it flavor
• C)The meat is smoked for flavor
• D)Smoke is injected into the meat to draw out the water through osmosis

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Definitions:

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