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प्रश्न
Enumerate any five uses of preserving food at home.
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उत्तर
Preserving food at home offers numerous benefits, these are:
- Extending Shelf Life: Methods such as canning, freezing and pickling extend the life of foods, decreasing waste and maintaining a consistent supply.
- Cost Savings: Buying in bulk and preserving seasonal produce can result in significant savings when compared to buying store-bought items.
- Convenience: Home-preserved foods provide quick, easy dinner options while eliminating the need for frequent grocery trips.
- Nutritional Value: Preservation methods preserve nutrients in foods, allowing year-round access to nutritious options.
- Customization: Homemade preserves allow for customized flavours and ingredients, enhancing meals with distinct tastes and textures.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why is it important to preserve meat and its products properly?
Assertion (A): Evaporating moisture from food stuff prevents growth of microorganisms.
Reason (R): Most microorganisms cannot grow without water.
Assertion [A]: Green leafy vegetables kept in the refrigerator go limp and soggy.
Reason [R]: All green leafy vegetables are rich in high content of water.
Sugar acts as a preservative by enabling the process of osmosis.
Mention two precautions to be taken while refrigerating food at home.
Name two important cherical preservatives used for food preservation.
Give two examples of foods that are preserved by the addition of sugar.
State the principle behind pickling as a method of preservation.
How is radiation effective in food preservation?
What is the need for preserving food items?
