Salt and sugar in high enough concentrations retard mold growth by limiting the ability of these organisms to take up water by osmosis.

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High concentrations of salt and sugar create a hypertonic environment, which means there is a higher concentration of solutes outside of the cell than inside. This causes water to leave the mold cells, which impairs their ability to grow and reproduce.

Salt and Sugar in High Enough Concentrations Retard Mold Growth