Question

Salt is used in raw mangoes, amla, tamarind for

• A. Enhancing the taste
• B. Enhancing the colour of pickle
• C. Preservation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Preservation

Common salt has been used to preserve meat and fish for ages. Meat and fish are covered with dry salt to check the growth of bacteria. Salting is also used to preserve amla, raw mangoes, tamarind, etc. Common salt reduce the water content.

So, the correct answer is 'As a preservative'