QQuestion
Write two reasons why curd and sour fruits are not kept in copper and brass vessels for a long time
✓Answer
Curd and sour fruits contain acids. Therefore, they should not be kept in copper or brass vessels for a long time because:
- The acids react with the metals present in the vessels and form metal salts.
- These metal salts may be toxic and harmful to health, making the food unfit for consumption.
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