Question

Explain the term rancidity??

Answer 1

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• The process of oxidation of fats and oils that can be easily noticed by the change in taste and smell is known as rancidity .

Answer 2

Explanation:

Rancidity, condition produced by aerial oxidation of unsaturated fat present in foods and other products, marked by unpleasant odour or flavour. ... Butter becomes rancid by the foregoing process and by hydrolysis, which liberates volatile and malodorous acids, particularly butyric acid.