Give a reason:Buttermilk spoils if kept in a copper or brass container – InterviewSolution

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1.	Give a reason:Buttermilk spoils if kept in a copper or brass container.
Answer» Buttermilk contains an organic acid called as lactic acid. The lactic acid reacts with copper and brass and forms toxic compounds which are not fit for consumption. They are harmful and may cause food poisoning. So it is not advisable to keep buttermilk in brass or copper containers.

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