Question

Which method is used to preserve food like tomatoes, capsicum and cucumbers?

• A. Drying
• B. Cooling
• C. Placing it in an air tight container
• D. Boiling

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cooling

Tomatoes, capsicum and cucumber have high water content. So the ones with high water content are stored in refrigerator. When the food is placed in the refrigerator, microorganisms do not get the warmth they need for growth. Most of the fruits and vegetables require cooling as a method of preservation.