5th EVS NCERT Chapter 4
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– Seasons and conditions in which food spoils quickly
– Different methods to keep food items fresh for 1-2 days
– Making Mamidi Tandra (Aam papad) from mangoes
– Understanding food spoilage and its detection
– Experiment on food spoilage using bread or roti【4:0†source】
Why did Appa first choose the most ripe mangoes to be used for making the mamidi tandra?
Appa chose the most ripe mangoes to ensure the best quality and flavor of the mamidi tandra.
Explain why sugar and jaggery were mixed into the mango pulp and dried in the sun.
Sugar and jaggery were mixed into the mango pulp to sweeten it and preserve it through the drying process.
How did the brothers make the mamidi tandra? Describe the process step-by-step.
The brothers spread a thin layer of mango pulp mixed with jaggery and sugar on a mat, repeated the process layer by layer over four weeks until the jelly grew thick, and finally cut it into pieces after drying.
List some food items that can get spoilt in 2-3 days and explain what you would do with the spoilt food.
Food items like milk can spoil in 2-3 days. When food spoils, it should not be consumed, and it should be discarded to avoid health issues.
What are some simple methods mentioned to keep food items fresh for 1-2 days? Match the correct food items with their preservation methods.
Food items like milk can be kept fresh by placing them in a bowl container with water, cooked rice can be wrapped in a damp cloth, green coriander can be boiled, and onion and garlic can be kept in a dry open place to stay fresh for 1-2 days.
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