Alcohol and pickling solutions were probably widely developed because they

A. Have more interesting flavors than other solutions for seasoning
B. Are effective insecticides in the home
C. Preserve food due to their pesticidal properties
D. Neutralize toxins in foods
E. All of these are good reasons why alcohol and pickling solutions were used


Answer: C

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