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Question
What precautions do your parents take to keep foodstuffs safe?
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Solution
Precautions which are taken to preserve foods:
- Storing fruits and vegetables in proper storage, for example, fruits like banana are not stored in refrigerator while fruits like mangoes require refrigerator.
- Storing grains, dals etc. in dry conditions and in air proof containers.
- Making pickles and jams to increase their shelf life.
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