Question

define the term rancidity

Answer 1

when any oily food get in contact of air and moisture it became rance and tastless as well as odour called rancidity

Answer 2

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When oils and fats kept for a longer time in iron or steel container , food gets oxidized , its smell and taste changes and becomes rancid . This process is called as Rancidity .
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