Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
State the principle behind pickling as a method of preservation.
Answer in Brief
Advertisements
Solution
- Pickling as a preservation method is employed by creating a highly acidic environment in the brine using vinegar and a high salt concentration.
- This mixture inhibits the growth of hazardous microbes such as bacteria, yeasts, and moulds, allowing the food to be stored for an extended time without spoiling.
shaalaa.com
Household Methods of Preservation of Food
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Shelf life means ______
Enumerate any three ways by which oil acts as a natural preservative in picking.
How does pickling help to preserve fruits, vegetables and meat?
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.
Action of food enzymes '.are the major causes of ______.
Select the odd one
Oil is a natural preservative because
Mention two precautions to be taken while refrigerating food at home.
State the principles of food preservation.
What is the need for preserving food items?
Explain the procedure for preserving foods by the use of chemical preservatives.
