Breading or battering a product before it is deep-fried has four main advantages. Which of the following is not one of them?
A) It allows the food to retain moisture and flavor.
B) It allows the food to absorb flavor-enhancing fat.
C) It allows the food to maintain its crispness and good appearance.
D) It protects the cooking fat against the moisture and salt contained in the food.

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Breading or battering primarily serves to retain moisture, maintain crispness, and protect the cooking fat. It does not aim to increase fat absorption in the food, which is generally considered undesirable.

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