Question

What shall we do?
(a) There are vendors selling uncovered sweetmeats in open places in the market.
(b) A 'pani-puriwalla' is serving the pani puri with dirty hands.
(c) We have purchased a large quantity of fruits and vegetables.
(d) We need to protect foodstuffs from pests like rats, cockroaches, wall-lizards, etc.

Answer 1

a. We should not eat food from vendors who sell uncovered foods. We should try to talk to him and convince him to keep his food covered while selling it. Also, we should tell him the importance of clean and healthy food and how these habits can help him to gain profit for his business.

b. If a pani puriwalla is serving the pani puri with dirty hands, then we should not consume it. We sholud insist him to wash his hands and wear gloves while serving the pani puris.

c. If we have purchased large amounts of fruits and vegetables, then we need to store them properly. Some of the fruits can be used to make juices, jams and jellies which would increase their shelf life and also make it easy to store food. Vegetables can be cut and stored in deep freezers and then used as and when required. Some vegetables can also be used in making pickles.

d. Foodstuffs can be protected from rats, cockroaches etc. by storing them in proper conditions and proper areas. They should be stored in air tight containers and away from damp places which are the breeding places for these organisms.