What is an example of a hypertonic food?
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Osmosis, the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane, is the scientific principle that defines a hypertonic food. A prime example of a hypertonic food is honey, which has a higher concentration of solutes (sugars) than the water inside most cells. This high concentration causes water to be drawn out, a process that explains both honey's antibacterial properties and its effects on the body.
