Question

5. Did you ever notice why your mother never stores pickles or chutney in metallic container?

Answer 1

Pickles are never stored in metallic container as pickles contain acid which reacts with metals.

• Pickles generally contain citric acids which naturally react with the metal producing a salt, hydrogen gas when stored in metal containers and thus spoil both the container and the pickle.
• The active metal reacts with acid thereby making it harmful to human body and can cause various health issues.