1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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.

     

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  4. One food preservation practice in my family is drying mango slices in the Sun. After drying, we mix them with salt and spices and store them in airtight jars. The drying removes moisture and salt prevents microbial growth. This method keeps the mango slices tasty, safe and ready to eat for several mRead more

    One food preservation practice in my family is drying mango slices in the Sun. After drying, we mix them with salt and spices and store them in airtight jars. The drying removes moisture and salt prevents microbial growth. This method keeps the mango slices tasty, safe and ready to eat for several months without spoiling.

     

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  5. Common food preservation methods include drying, refrigeration, freezing, oiling, salting, adding sugar, canning and airtight packing. Drying removes moisture, refrigeration and freezing lower temperature, oiling and airtight packing block air, while salt and sugar create conditions unsuitable for mRead more

    Common food preservation methods include drying, refrigeration, freezing, oiling, salting, adding sugar, canning and airtight packing. Drying removes moisture, refrigeration and freezing lower temperature, oiling and airtight packing block air, while salt and sugar create conditions unsuitable for microbes. These methods help keep food fresh, safe and tasty for longer periods without spoiling.

     

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