What food preservation method involves the removal of water to inhibit the growth of microorganisms?
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Dehydration
Dehydration works because bacteria and mold require moisture to grow and reproduce; by removing water, the food becomes a hostile environment for microbes. This is one of the oldest known food preservation techniques, used by ancient civilizations to store meat and fruit for years.
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