11. Name the method in which the shelf life of onion and potatoes increases. answer in one word
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You have already learnt that a balanced diet is drawn from various food groups which
are composed of a variety of food stuffs. Very often some foods are not available
through out the year because of changing seasons. We are sure that you would like to
eat all vegetables and fruits through out the year. How will you eat mangoes in winter
and carrots in summer? We all wish to enjoy fresh mangoes through out the year but
is it possible? No, we can not relish fresh mangoes as such but preserved mango
products like pickle, chutney, juice, squash and jam can be enjoyed through out the
year. Therefore, preservation of food is very important to improve the nutritional
content and have variety in diet. Let us learn how can we preserve vegetables and fruits
when they are in abundance
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