Answer to Question #223540 in Cell Biology for nana

Question

a housewife makes mango pickles by immersing mango slices in a concentrated sugar solution. state one advantage and two disadvantages of the method used, compared to storing fresh mangoes.

Answer 1

Advantage:

1. It keeps food for longer period.

Disadvantages:

1. The sugar content of the food is too high.

2. Some of the nutrients such as vitamin C are lost.