2007-11-12 05:26:01 · 15 answers · asked by Greenman 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
in terms of enzymes in food and microorganism.
thanks
2007-11-12 05:31:32 · update #1
it preserves them
2007-11-12 05:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by handrawngurl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think its because vinegar has a very low pH, of around 2.5/3. This actually prevents or stops the growth of bacteria...im assuming the same happens to the enzymes. The enzymes then can't break down the food into something else. And the bacteria can't spoil whatever you've put in the vinegar.
So at the end of it, you will have the food in one piece and unspoiled.
I think.
2007-11-13 08:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by tamini_k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to preserve foods. If they are stored at a pH lower than 4.6 this helps stop the growth of food poisoning bacteria. Because vinegar is acidic (a solution of acetic acid), it has a low pH so this is why it is used.
Ask me if you have any other questions, hope that helps!
2007-11-12 06:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Claire E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The low pH of vinegar (ethanoic acid) creates a hostile environment in which few microbes can survive. Thus the food is preserved.
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2007-11-12 05:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The acidity in vinegar is a preservative.
2007-11-12 05:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Sherlock 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pickling, any vegetable preserved in vinegar to prevent deterioration and tastes good
2007-11-12 05:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, vinegar is a preservative and is also used for pickling.
2007-11-12 05:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its used as a preservative.
2007-11-12 05:28:57 · answer #8 · answered by Mumofthree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-21 16:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a preservative.
2007-11-12 05:30:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is used as a preservative.
2007-11-12 05:28:45 · answer #11 · answered by Pennsy Cowboy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋