Question:

What change in pH should be made to tomato soup to increase its preservation?

Updated On: Aug 11, 2023
  • (A) Make it acidic
  • (B) Make it basic
  • (C) Make it neutral
  • (D) Make no changes
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Explanation:
Increasing the pH of tomato soup from low acidic to neutral kills the bacteria faster as spore formation of bacteria doesn't take place at neutral conditions.  Tomatoes and tomato-based foods contain high levels of acid and relax the lower esophageal sphincter muscles in the same way chocolate does. Hence, the correct option is (C).
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