Oswal solutions for Home Science [English] Class 10 ICSE chapter 9 - Storage and Preservation of Food [Latest edition]

Every food has a ______.

The label of food that a consumer must check before purchasing is ______.

Flesh foods should be stored below ______.

Eggs should be washed and preserved in a cool dry place.

Everyone who handles food should follow healthy habits and good personal hygiene food.

Sugar acts as a preservative by enabling the process of osmosis.

Action of food enzymes '.are the major causes of ______.

Foods which undergo processing to increase their shelf life are called ______.

The shelf life of food products is affected due to the factors ______.

Factors that affect the safety of food at home are:

The method of preservation depends on ______.

Identify the picture

Identify the picture and name the type of preservation

Identify the picture

Name the type method of preservation technique by observing the picture

Identify the picture

Identify the picture and classify the food

Select the odd one

while handling food the points to remember to handle the food

Select the odd one

Convenience foods

Select the odd one

Oil is a natural preservative because

State any two factors affecting the safety of food at home.

Sugar is hygroscopic in nature. Explain.

Why should eggs not be washed before storing?

Differentiate between perishable and non-perishable foods.

Mention two precautions to be taken while refrigerating food at home.

How does pickling help to preserve fruits, vegetables and meat?

What are the two major causes of food spoilage?

Name two important cherical preservatives used for food preservation.

What are convenience foods?

Give two examples of foods that are preserved by the addition of sugar.

State the principle behind pickling as a method of preservation.

Why do fruits and vegetables become limp and soggy after freezing?

State the principles of food preservation.

What are the changes that take place in food items due to freezing?

Define food hygiene.

How is radiation effective in food preservation?

Describe the method of preserving foods by canning.

Explain the classification of food on the basis of moisture content for the purpose of storage. Give two examples of each.

Explain the procedure for preserving foods by the method of dehydration.

How does sugar help in food preservation? Give any two examples of food items preserved by this method.

How should eggs and milk be stored at home to maintain their freshness for a longer period of time?

What is the need for preserving food items?

Describe the method of preserving foods by canning.

Write a short note on 'storage of vegetables'.

Write short notes on the Storage of semi-perishable products. (any five points)

Explain the procedure for preserving foods by the use of chemical preservatives.