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Which preservative is used in jelly making?

  1. A
    Sugar
  2. B
    Pectin
  3. C
    Sulphite
  4. D
    Sulphur dioxide

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In standard domestic and commercial jelly production, Sugar acts as the major food preservative because it creates high osmotic pressure, drawing water out of microbial cells and preventing spoilage. Note: Pectin is a gelling agent, not a chemical preservative.

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Which preservative is used in jelly making?
A
Sugar
B
Pectin
C
Sulphite
D
Sulphur dioxide

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