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Food Processing and Technology — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

Summary of Food Processing and Technology for CBSE Class 12 Home Science. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Home Science syllabus.

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Overview

Food processing and technology deals with converting raw foods into safe, useful, attractive, and shelf-stable products by using scientific knowledge and practical methods. The field grew from old preservation practices such as drying, salting, smoking, and fermenting to modern methods based on food

Key Concepts

Food science applies chemistry

Food science applies chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, and related areas to study food composition, changes during handling and storage, and

Food processing is the set

Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to change raw ingredients into finished or semi-finished products. It helps make foods more

Food technology uses scientific

Food technology uses scientific, technical, economic, and legal knowledge to produce safe, nutritious, convenient, and affordable foods. It also inclu

Food manufacturing means mass production

Food manufacturing means mass production of food products using principles of food technology to meet the needs of a growing population.

A major step in food preservation

A major step in food preservation came with the canning process developed by Nicolas Appert in 1810. Louis Pasteur’s 1864 research on wine spoilage le

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of food processing, food science, food technology, and food manufacturing
  • Explain the historical development of food processing and the role of Nicolas Appert and Louis Pasteur
  • Recognise the importance of food preservation in preventing spoilage and improving shelf life
  • Identify the basic methods used to prevent food spoilage
  • Classify foods on the basis of perishability and extent of processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Food Processing and Technology for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Food Processing and Technology include Meaning and Importance of Food Processing and Technology, History and Development of Food Processing, Food Spoilage and Basic Preservation Principles, Classes of Foods Based on Perishability. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Food Processing and Technology for the CBSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 55 practice questions on Food Processing and Technology. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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