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Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels ?

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Curd and other sour substance contains acids Therefore when they are kept in brass and copper vessel , the metal reacts with the acid to liberate hydrogen gas which are harmfull product ,thereby spolling the food .
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