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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 substances should not be kept in brass and copper vessels . This is because curd and other sour substance contain acids which can react with these vessels to form poisonous compounds that can cause food poisoning and damage health.
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