Question

Which of the following is true about using oil to prevent the spoilage of pickles?

• A. Oil allows the growth of healthy microorganisms.
• B. Oil protects the microbes from the acidity in pickle.
• C. Oil prevents the growth of microbes.
• D. Oil provides nutrients to microbes.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Oil prevents the growth of microbes.

Oil helps in preventing the spoilage of pickles by preventing the growth of microbes. Oil forms a hydrophobic layer on the food and due to the lack of moisture, microbial growth is checked. Therefore, oil is used as a preservative ingredient in the prepration of pickles.