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Vinegar is an extremely acidic liquid. Very few microorganisms (ie bacteria and fungus which cause foods to spoil) can survive in such an acidic environment. Among other effects, it can destroy their cell walls, and prevent their own enzymes working (enzymes are extremely pH sensitive).
There are a small number of microorgamisms which are adapted to survive in extreme acidity. However, this adaptation prevents them from surviving in more 'normal' environments. Therefore, anything which can survive in the vinegar, will not likely survive on your kitchen surface, and the same is true the other way around.
Therefore, as vitually nothing can colonise whatever is in the vinegar, the food will be very effectively preserve
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∙ 15y agoFoods like these are stored this way because bacteria does not grow well in vinegar. Pickling is a way to keep foods stored before eating. This process requires no other precautions.
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Why can't vegetables grow in vinegar?
vegetables cant grow in vinegar because the vinegar takes out the water that helps it grow and there is no dirt to grow them in.
Why are vegetables stored in the refrigerator?
vegetables are stored in the refrigerator so they can stay fresh and not spoil
How does vinegar work to preserve some of the foods we eat?
The acetic acid contained in the vinegar increases the acidity of vegetables, kills microorganisms and preserves some foods like vegetables
Will soaking vegetables in vinegar remove all the vitamins?
Yes
How do you stop a dog licking your bollocks?
Smother them in vegetables and vinegar.
Why do you use salt and vinegar to preserve vegetables and fruits?
Yes
What cellular organelle is responsible for the energy that was stored in the vegetables?
carbon
What vegetables are naturally fermented?
Vegetables do not naturally ferment, but can be fermented at home with the aid of vinegar and other ingredients. Some vegetables that can be fermented are kale, cabbage, beets, and peppers.
Can vinegar be left out in a container?
Should be fine. it is usually stored at room temp.
What does it mean to say fruit and vegetables were pickled?
This means the fruit and or vegetables have been salted then washed and placed in a solution of vinegar or oil to preserve them.
What causes discolouration and the formation of ice crystals on vegetables?
Freezer burn. Vegetables not being wrapped or stored correctly in a freezer.
What happens to your fruit or vegable after it is harvested?
After your fruits or vegetables are harvested they are stored and kept in a place where it would be kept freshly stored
