NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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Placing foods in acidic solutions like vinegar to prevent growth of spoilage organisms
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Pickling
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Paraffin
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Fermentation
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Drying
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pickling solutions that are typically highly acidic, with a pH of 4.6 or lower, and high in salt, prevent enzymes from working and micro-organisms from multiplying. Pickling can preserve perishable foods for months. Antimicrobial herbs and spices, such as mustard seed, garlic, cinnamon or cloves, are often added.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pickling is defined as the process of preserving a food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The resulting food is called a pickle. Pickling can add a special flavor to food by themselves or mixed in with other foods.
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