organic compound called carbohydrates. It is sweet in taste and used to sweeten other things. The sugar is in a form of white or clear when it is refined from a raw state. It dissolves in water very easy turning water sweet. Sugar is used as natural preservative. The sugar inhibits the bacterial growth after the food or products have been heated. It keeps it from spoiling. Page3Lemon:Lemon is part of Rutaceae family. It’s also known as a citrus fruit. Lemons are grown in the mild climatic regions. The lemon is 30 to 45 percent juice depending on the type and climate. The acid that the lemon has is mostly from the citrus. The lemon is also used as a preservative, because of the acid C6H8O7. Most foods other than fruits and tomatoes have a high pH factor and are low in natural acid, but with the use of lemon, juice the balance can be redressed. It is strong just like salt and it takes the moisture out of the food to prevent spoilage and rotting. The lemon contains a lot of vitamin C.Page 4Graphics page 5Introduction:I am doing research about Natural Preservatives for my science project for the George Washington Carver Since Fair. In this paper I will be talking about the Natural Preservatives salt, sugar, and lemon juice. I will give you a summary of what preserving is and some history about it. I found it interesting to read. . In my paper I then go on talking about the three different natural preservatives that I used for my project. Firsted I talked about salt, sugar, and then lemon juice. Page 1Conclusion:In conclusion I would like to say I learned a lot. I enjoyed doing this paper; I learned about the natural preservatives salt, sugar, and lemon juice. I learned about the history of preserving and the three natural preservatives. I learned about all different ways to preserve. If I had to carry this project over in to another year I would have to th...
