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Question
Mention two precautions to be taken while refrigerating food at home.
Solution
- Only fresh and wholesome food should be kept in the refrigerator.
- Perishable food should be kept in a compartment close to the freezer.
- Cooked food should be kept properly covered so that mixing of flavours arid loss of moisture is avoided.
- The refrigerator should be frequently defrosted and cleaned.
- Food kept in the refrigerator should be consumed as early as possible.
- The refrigerator should not be opened frequently.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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