Practice mode Food Technology

What is the typical water activity (aw) of fresh foods?

Correct answer C. 0.99

Explanation

Fresh foods such as meat, fruit and vegetables contain a lot of free water, giving water activity of around 0.99. Pure water is 1.0, and aw can never exceed 1.

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