Question

De�ine, rancidity. what kind of substances are used to prevent rancidity? explain any three methods to prevent rancidity

Answer 1

Oxygen easily reacts with food items containing fats and oils. Due to oxidation spoilage of food happen such as unpleasant taste and smell of food items. It is termed as rancidity.
Anti oxidants substances are used to prevent rancidity
Method to prevent it
1. Keep the foods in air tight container
2. Keep the food in refrigerator
3 . flushing of nitrogen gas to packed food items

Answer 2

Rancidification is the process of complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, or moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odor