Explain rancidity . What caused rancidity in oily food stuff and how can rancidity be slow down ?
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Answer:
Rancidity is a process in which the food gets sour due to the oxidation of solid fats and oil in the food.(Oxidation is a process of loose of hydrogen atom or gain of oxygen atom)
We can prevent oxidation by adding antioxidants,Refrigerating the food,Keeping the food in Air tight containers
Answer:
Rancidity is a very general term and in its most general meaning, it refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption. When people say that a food has "gone bad," what they're usually talking about is rancidity.
Explanation:
Causes of Rancidity
Oxygen is eight times more soluble in fats than it is in water; it is this exposure that is the main cause of the oxidation process, increasing the saturation of the oil. Hydrolysis rancidity, also called hydrolysis or enzymatic oxidation, occurs in the absence of air, but with moisture present