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Describe three different methods of food preservation with examples.
Food can be preserved in different ways. Drying removes moisture, preventing microbial growth, as in dried chillies or papads. Refrigeration lowers temperature to slow microbe activity, used for milk, vegetables and butter. Oiling forms a protective layer that blocks air, keeping pickles fresh. ThesRead more
Food can be preserved in different ways. Drying removes moisture, preventing microbial growth, as in dried chillies or papads. Refrigeration lowers temperature to slow microbe activity, used for milk, vegetables and butter. Oiling forms a protective layer that blocks air, keeping pickles fresh. These methods extend shelf life, prevent spoilage and maintain taste and nutrition for longer use.
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See lessExplain why some food spoils quickly while others last for months.
Food with high moisture, like bread, milk or fresh vegetables, spoils quickly because microbes grow easily in them. In contrast, foods like pickles, ghee and dried grains last for months as they lack moisture or air, preventing microbial growth. Preservation methods such as drying, oiling or refrigeRead more
Food with high moisture, like bread, milk or fresh vegetables, spoils quickly because microbes grow easily in them. In contrast, foods like pickles, ghee and dried grains last for months as they lack moisture or air, preventing microbial growth. Preservation methods such as drying, oiling or refrigeration help extend the freshness of such items for longer periods.
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See lessWrite four things you learned from Disha’s food investigations.
From Disha’s investigations, I learned: (1) Microbes can spoil food if conditions are right. (2) Drying removes moisture, stopping microbial growth. (3) Oiling prevents air from reaching food, preserving it. (4) Good microbes in foods like curd help digestion and keep us healthy. These lessons helpRead more
From Disha’s investigations, I learned: (1) Microbes can spoil food if conditions are right. (2) Drying removes moisture, stopping microbial growth. (3) Oiling prevents air from reaching food, preserving it. (4) Good microbes in foods like curd help digestion and keep us healthy. These lessons help me store, preserve and eat food safely and wisely.
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See lessImagine a world without food preservation. What problems might we face?
If there were no food preservation methods, most food would spoil within days, leading to wastage and shortages. Seasonal fruits and vegetables could only be eaten during their season and long-distance transport of food would be impossible. People would struggle during off-seasons and communities miRead more
If there were no food preservation methods, most food would spoil within days, leading to wastage and shortages. Seasonal fruits and vegetables could only be eaten during their season and long-distance transport of food would be impossible. People would struggle during off-seasons and communities might face hunger or depend only on whatever fresh food was locally available.
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See lessName two places where microbes can be found.
Microbes live almost everywhere. Two common places where they can be found are soil and water. They are also present in the air we breathe, on plants, in animals and inside our bodies. Some microbes are helpful, like those used in making curd, while others can spoil food or cause diseases if they grRead more
Microbes live almost everywhere. Two common places where they can be found are soil and water. They are also present in the air we breathe, on plants, in animals and inside our bodies. Some microbes are helpful, like those used in making curd, while others can spoil food or cause diseases if they grow in harmful ways.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 2: Health and Well-being – Chapter 3: The Mystery of Food Extra Questions & Answer:
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