Question

Define the following terms : (1) rancidity

Answer 1

When oily foods are kept outside the food gets spoilt and smells badly. This effect is called rancidity

Answer 2

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Answer :

Definition :

Rancidity – The taste and odour of food materials containing fat and oil changes when they are left exposed to air for long time. This is called rancidity.

Important facts :

It is caused due to oxidation of fat and oil present in food material.

It can be prevented by using various methods such as by adding antioxidants to the food materials, Storing food in air tight container and by flushing out air with nitrogen.

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