Sourdough bread has a unique taste and chewy texture because

A. it is made from a sponge containing Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria.
B. it has a pH of 4.0 to 4.8.
C. the lower pH inhibits the amylase enzymes from breaking down starch into maltose.
D. All of the above answers are correct.
E. None of these are correct.


Answer: D

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