Question

why is vinega used in food preservation

Answer 1

Why is Vinegar used in food Preservation? It also Pickles food. But let me see what I can find.

Answer 2

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 micro-organisms 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 virtually nothing can colonies whatever is in the vinegar, the food will be very effectively preserved.

Answer 3

Source: https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061111052335AArn155

Answer 4

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