Question

Write a note on the effect of material of the container on the food storage.

Answer 1

Hint: Food storage is done for storing food either for future use or for instant use.
Various containers made of plastic, metal, brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum foil are used to store food.

Complete step by step answer:
-Some plastic containers release harmful chemicals and they are not safe to use. Good quality plastic containers if they are BPA free then they can be used.
-Storing food in a tight- sealed container helps not to get in touch with the moisture and outward environment which in result saves food from getting infected.
-Storing cooked food wrapped with aluminum foil helps to keep food safe for a longer duration.
-Safest containers are always glass and stainless steel that does not react with food items to make it toxic.
-Brass containers ensure to keep food safe for a longer duration.
-Storing food in copper containers helps to fight anemia, cancer. It also helps in digestion.
-Storing water in copper containers and drinking it also helps in boosting immunity.

Note:
Hot foods must not be directly stored with low quality plastic products or polythene as it is harmful and carcinogenic.