Assertion: sugar | /r/ObjectUse | used as preservative
Facets:
value: for hundreds of years
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Sugar has been used as a preservative for hundreds of years, and now scientists understand why: high sugar concentrations cause bacteria to lose water through a process called osmosis—and without water, bacteria can’t grow or divide.
text: For example, sugar can be used as a preservative, can change the texture of foods, and can enhance flavors and add color.