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Elaborate on the reason that "cola" type drinks are used to make effective marinades.

A) The basic pH of cola flavors and sweetens the marinade.
B) The phosphoric acid in cola helps to break down the meat.
C) The neutral nature of cola allows it to function like water.
D) The sugar in cola only serves to flavor and sweeten the marinade.

Respuesta :

i think its b............

Answer:  B) The phosphoric acid in cola helps to break down the meat.  

Marinades are effective sauces when are mixed with meat before cooking in order to add flavor to the meat and in order to make it soft. The phosphates in phosphoric acids helps in maintaining the pH and buffer properties of the meat, causes emulsification of fats hence, responsible for break down of meat  and making it soft.