Why is it advised not to use copper or brass vessels to store pickles or curd?
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Curd is produced from milk and contains lactic acid (C3H6O3), and pickles contain citric acid (C6H8O7).
That is why they are sour. We shouldn’t keep them in copper or brass vessels, as these acids react with copper (Cu) and brass (Cu3Zn2) and produce salts that are harmful to health.
Curd is produced from milk and contains lactic acid (C3H6O3), and pickles contain citric acid (C6H8O7).
That is why they are sour. We shouldn’t keep them in copper or brass vessels, as these acids react with copper (Cu) and brass (Cu3Zn2) and produce salts that are harmful to health.
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