1. If food couldn’t be preserved, it would spoil within days, leading to wastage, hunger and food shortages. Seasonal fruits and vegetables could only be eaten in their season. Transporting food over long distances would be nearly impossible, affecting trade and making many items unavailable in certainRead more

    If food couldn’t be preserved, it would spoil within days, leading to wastage, hunger and food shortages. Seasonal fruits and vegetables could only be eaten in their season. Transporting food over long distances would be nearly impossible, affecting trade and making many items unavailable in certain regions, especially during off-seasons.

     

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  2. Oil is added to pickles to create a protective barrier that stops air from reaching the food. Microbes need air to survive, so without it, they cannot grow. This method keeps pickles fresh and safe for months, while the oil also adds flavour and helps maintain the taste of the preserved ingredients.Read more

    Oil is added to pickles to create a protective barrier that stops air from reaching the food. Microbes need air to survive, so without it, they cannot grow. This method keeps pickles fresh and safe for months, while the oil also adds flavour and helps maintain the taste of the preserved ingredients.

     

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  3. If no oil is added, air can enter the pickle jar, giving microbes the oxygen they need to grow. This would cause the pickle to spoil quickly, develop a foul smell, lose its flavour and become unsafe to eat. The protective oil layer is essential for long-term preservation of pickles.   For moreRead more

    If no oil is added, air can enter the pickle jar, giving microbes the oxygen they need to grow. This would cause the pickle to spoil quickly, develop a foul smell, lose its flavour and become unsafe to eat. The protective oil layer is essential for long-term preservation of pickles.

     

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  4. Butter is made from milk and contains water, which creates the perfect environment for microbes to grow if not refrigerated. Ghee is prepared by heating butter until all water is removed, leaving only pure fat. Without water, microbes cannot grow, so ghee remains fresh and safe at room temperature fRead more

    Butter is made from milk and contains water, which creates the perfect environment for microbes to grow if not refrigerated. Ghee is prepared by heating butter until all water is removed, leaving only pure fat. Without water, microbes cannot grow, so ghee remains fresh and safe at room temperature for months.

     

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  5. Butter is made by churning cream or curd until the fat separates from buttermilk. To make ghee, butter is heated slowly so that all water content evaporates, leaving behind pure fat. This process gives ghee a rich aroma and long shelf life, as the absence of water prevents microbial growth and spoilRead more

    Butter is made by churning cream or curd until the fat separates from buttermilk. To make ghee, butter is heated slowly so that all water content evaporates, leaving behind pure fat. This process gives ghee a rich aroma and long shelf life, as the absence of water prevents microbial growth and spoilage.

     

    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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