Question

Bags of fried snacks are generally flushed with nitrogen gas by the
manufacturers because.

(A) nitrogen prevent formation of fungus on snacks.
(B) nitrogen prevent oxidation of oil present in snacks.
(C) nitrogen keeps the snacks dry and crisp.
(D) nitrogen keeps the bag inflated and thus saves the snacks from being crushed
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Answer 1

Answer:

( B ). Nitrogen prevent oxidation of oil present in snacks.

Explanation:

Because due to Rancidity ( oxidation of oily food items ) spoils the food. To prevent this, fried snacks are generally flushed with Nitrogen as N2 prevents the oxidation.