We use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles of water activity, a key technique for food preservation. Microbial growth is the enemy of fresh strawberries. Reducing water ...

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For those of us in northern climates, strawberries are the first tangible evidence that summer has truly arrived. These fragile berries, filled with water and sugar, are beloved both by people and by ...