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Preservation of Food — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

What Preservation of Food covers in NIOS Class 10 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus.

45 questions34 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Preservation of Food

1

Food Spoilage and Shelf Life

  • Food spoilage means food is no longer fit for eating.
  • Spoilage is shown by colour change, bad smell, bubbles due to fermentation, mould growth, or soft brown spots on fruits and vegetables.
  • Mould on bread may be white, green, or black and is a sign of spoilage.
2

Principles and Methods of Food Preservation

  • The three principles of food preservation are: killing micro-organisms, preventing or delaying their action, and stopping enzyme action.
  • Food can be preserved at home by low temperature, high temperature, preservatives, and dehydration.
  • Lower temperature allows food to be preserved for a longer time.
3

Preservatives and Dehydration

  • A preservative is any substance added to food to make it last for a longer period.
  • Salt, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, and spices are natural preservatives.
  • Potassium metabisulphite, citric acid, and sodium benzoate are chemical preservatives.
4

Hygiene and Safe Handling of Stored Food

  • Hygiene is very important while preparing, storing, and using preserved food.
  • Utensils and containers used for cooking and storage should be cleaned and dried in the sun.
  • Containers should have air-tight lids.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Food preservation

Food spoilageFood storageCauses of spoilagePrinciples of preservationLow temperature methodsHigh temperature methodsPreservativesDehydration

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What are the important topics in Preservation of Food for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Preservation of Food include Food Spoilage and Shelf Life, Principles and Methods of Food Preservation, Preservatives and Dehydration, Hygiene and Safe Handling of Stored Food. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Preservation of Food for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Preservation of Food. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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