Question

explain the following terms with one example
(a) Rancidity class 10​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the substance containing oils and fats are exposed to air they get oxidised and become rancid due to which their smell, taste and colour change. This process is known as rancidity. For example when a when butter is kept open for a long time then its smell and taste gets changed.

Answer 2

Answer:

the oxidation of fats leads to a foul smell and bad taste ! this situation is called rancidity.

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