Question

explain the term rancidity

Answer 1

rancidity is the process of oxidation of edible food materials by which their taste and smell changes

Answer 2

The aerial oxidation of oils and fats present in the food material giving it unpleasant taste and unpleasant smell is known as rancidity.Fats and oils in food ,if kept for a long time get oxidised and become rancid and their smell changes.
Rancidity can be avoided in the following ways:
1.Avoiding storage of food in direct contact of sunlight. .
2.By storing food in nitrogen gas
3 by storing food in air tight containers. .
4.by storing food under suitable temperature.