Alcohol and pickling solutions were probably widely developed because they
A) Neutralize toxins in foods
B) Preserve food due to their pesticidal properties
C) Have more interesting flavors than other solutions for seasoning
D) Are effective insecticides in the home
E) All of these are good reasons why alcohol and pickling solutions were used

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Alcohol and pickling solutions were primarily developed for their ability to preserve food, which is due to their pesticidal properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.

Alcohol and Pickling Solutions Were Probably Widely Developed Because They