Foodstuffs may get spoiled by the growth of different microorganisms in them as they find a suitable medium there to flourish. Thus destroying the foodstuffs. Like cooked food, if not boiled timely may get spoiled by the growth of microorganisms. Similarly, if food grains are not dehydrated under Sun, then they can be spoiled due to contamination by micro-organisms. Foodstuffs also get spoiled by the insects from the surrounding air, water or soil.
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Following precautions are taken by our parents to keep the foodstuffs safe:-
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Hands should be washed properly before preparing or handling food.
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Raw meats, fruits, juices should be kept in freeze to avoid the growth of microorganisms as they cannot thrive in low temperatures.
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Milk should be pasteurized or boiled.
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Pickles can be kept by adding oil, salt and sugar.
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Acetic acid (vinegar), citric acid, sodium benzoate and some nitrate and nitrite salts are some examples of chemical preservatives. They are used in sauces, jellies, jams, etc.
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Food is preserved with the help of smoke. Aluminium phosphide is used in this method.
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Different kind of food materials is dried under Sun to keep it dry and avoid contamination.
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What precautions do your parents take to keep foodstuffs safe?
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