Food products are kept in cold storage or refrigerator in order to

Make them tasty

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Use in off-season

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Maintenance of freshness, longevity and taste due to low respiration

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Keep them cool

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Solution

The correct option is C Maintenance of freshness, longevity and taste due to low respiration
Respiration uses stored starch and enhances ageing process. Food products like fruits and vegetables are kept in cold storage or refrigerator to maintain its freshness, longevity and taste. This is possible due to low respiration rate at low temperature.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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