Question

Effects of rancidity in our daily life.

Answer 1

Rancidity:

Rancidity generally is the 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.

Here are effects of rancidity:

The hydrolysis and autoxidation results into the breakdown of the fats present in our food to aldehydes and ketones(short chained) - which are unpleasant in taste and smell. Health effects of rancidity include the degradation of vitamins present in food and the consequent diminished nutritional value of the food.