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Pickles have a long shelf life and do not get spoiled for months, why?
Options
- APickles have plenty of salt and cover of oil which act as preservative. These do not allow bacteria to thrive
- BPickles have a high sugar content, which acts as a natural preservative.
- CPickles are vacuum-sealed to prevent the entry of air and microorganisms.
- DPickles are stored at extremely low temperatures to extend their shelf life.
Correct answer
A. Pickles have plenty of salt and cover of oil which act as preservative. These do not allow bacteria to thrive
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Pickles have plenty of salt and cover of oil which act as preservative. These do not allow bacteria to thrive on them.