Question

Paheli watched her grandmother making mango pickle. After she bottled the pickle, her grandmother poured oil on top of the pickle before closing the lid. Paheli wanted to know why oil was poured. Can you help her understand why?

June 11, 2024

Answer

Oil prevents bacteria from attacking the pickle and spoiling it.

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