The preservation of beef jerky from microbial growth relies on which method of microbial control?
A)filtration
B)lyophilization
C)desiccation
D)ionizing radiation
E)supercritical CO₂

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The preservation of beef jerky relies on desiccation, which involves the removal of water from the food, making it an unsuitable environment for microbial growth. Desiccation is a form of physical microbial control, and does not rely on chemical or radiation methods.

The Preservation of Beef Jerky from Microbial Growth Relies on Which