How can sugar act like a food preservative when it’s said to attract bacteria?

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How can sugar act like a food preservative when it’s said to attract bacteria?

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Sugar is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere it is exposed to. If it is concentrated high enough (like jams and honey) then it sucks the moisture out of bacteria effectively destroying them.

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