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

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Oil prevents the growth of microbes.
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Oil allows the growth of healthy microorganisms.
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Oil provides nutrients to microbes.
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Oil protects the microbes from the acidity in pickle.
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Solution

The correct option is A 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.

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