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Questions
Explain any four food preservation methods.
Discuss any four methods of food preservation.
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Solution
We can preserve the food for a long time by using the following methods.
- Pickling: Mixing fruits and vegetables with oil and salt. Example: Pickle
- Refrigerating: Keeping food in the refrigerators (fridge) to preserve them for a short time. Example: Fruits, Vegetables
- Drying: Removing the water content of the food. Example: Fish, Red chillies
- Canning: Storing food in air-tight containers. Example: Jam
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