The Mystery of Food
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What are microbes?
Why does drying food in the sun help preserve it?
How does oil help preserve pickles?
Which type of microbes help in making idli batter fluffy?
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What do microbes need to grow and spoil food?
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Moisture, Air, Right temperature
Microbes need three main things to grow: moisture (water), air (oxygen), and the right temperature. If we remove any of these conditions, we can prevent microbes from growing and spoiling food.
Which foods can be preserved by drying?
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Chillies, Fish, Mangoes (aam papad)
Chillies can be dried to make chilli powder, fish can be dried for preservation, and mangoes can be dried to make aam papad. Fresh milk and cooked rice contain too much moisture and would spoil quickly even when dried.
True or False: Refrigeration preserves food by making it too cold for microbes to grow.
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True
True. Cold temperatures in refrigerators slow down the growth of microbes significantly, which helps preserve food for longer periods. That's why we store milk, vegetables, and other perishable items in the fridge.
What are the four types of teeth and their functions?
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Incisors to cut, canines to tear, premolars to crush, molars to grind
Different teeth have different functions: incisors (front teeth) cut food, canines (pointed teeth) tear food, premolars crush food, and molars (back teeth) grind food into smaller pieces for easy digestion.
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