Question

Why do we use salt in the preservation of fish and meat?

• A. Salt checks the growth of algae
• B. It makes the pickle tasty
• C. It checks the growth of bacteria
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It checks the growth of bacteria

Common salt is used to preserve meat and fish for ages. Meat and fish are covered with dry salt to check the growth of bacteria. Microbes require water for growth, common salt reduces the water content of the food, thus preventing microbial growth. Salting is also used to preserve amla, raw mangoes, tamarind, etc.

Hence, the correct option is 'C'.