Page 14 - The use of hypertonic solution in making fruit/ vegetable pickles

DISCUSSION

5. Suggest a way to revive the turgidity of the pickles. (1 mark LOT’s)

Soak the pickles in the distilled water.

6. Give one advantage of pickling fruit/vegetables. (1 mark LOT’s)

The fruit will be prevent bad bacteria from growing .

7. Apart from salt and sugar, name another ingredient used for the pickling process and explain why the

ingredient is used. (3 marks) HOT’s

Vinegar, because the vinegar's acetic acid will increase the the vegetables' acidity and kill off any existing

microorganisms, which will help prevent prevent short-term spoilage.