1. Butter is made from milk and still contains water, making it an ideal place for microbes to grow if left outside, so it needs refrigeration. Ghee, however, is made by heating butter to remove all water content. Without water, microbes cannot survive, so ghee remains safe at room temperature for a loRead more

    Butter is made from milk and still contains water, making it an ideal place for microbes to grow if left outside, so it needs refrigeration. Ghee, however, is made by heating butter to remove all water content. Without water, microbes cannot survive, so ghee remains safe at room temperature for a long time without spoiling.

     

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  2. The coloured patches on Disha’s uttapam were mould, formed by thousands of microbes. Microbes are tiny living organisms that need moisture, air and warmth to survive. As the uttapam stayed in the lunchbox for days, it provided all these conditions, allowing the microbes to multiply rapidly, changingRead more

    The coloured patches on Disha’s uttapam were mould, formed by thousands of microbes. Microbes are tiny living organisms that need moisture, air and warmth to survive. As the uttapam stayed in the lunchbox for days, it provided all these conditions, allowing the microbes to multiply rapidly, changing the food’s colour, smell and taste and causing it to spoil.

     

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  3. For a two-day trip, I will take biscuits, dry fruits, khakhra, pickle and roasted nuts. These items spoil slowly as they have low moisture. I will store them in airtight containers or sealed packets to block air and moisture. Keeping them in a cool bag will help them stay fresh until eaten.   FRead more

    For a two-day trip, I will take biscuits, dry fruits, khakhra, pickle and roasted nuts. These items spoil slowly as they have low moisture. I will store them in airtight containers or sealed packets to block air and moisture. Keeping them in a cool bag will help them stay fresh until eaten.

     

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  4. 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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  5. 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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