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प्रश्न
Sugar is hygroscopic in nature. Explain.
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उत्तर
- Sugar absorbs moisture from the surroundings.
- It reduces the water activity in food, which inhibits microbial development.
- Sugar helps preserve food by keeping products like jams and candies dry.
- This property makes sugar useful in extending the shelf life of certain foods.
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