Question

Why are mangoes pickled in oil?

• A. To increase nutritional value.
• B. To preserve them from spoilage.
• C. To prevent growth of germs.
• D. To increase the growth of germs.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

To prevent growth of germs.

• Pickles made from mango and other vegetables are preserved using oil and salt.
• This prevents the spoilage of pickles as oil prevents the growth of germs which otherwise would grow in moist conditions.
• Therefore, the germs will not be able to survive in this environment.