Question

Explain The term.. → Rancidity .​

Answer 1

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✔The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called rancidity .

✔When fats and oils are oxidised they become rancid their smell and taste changes .

✔Thus fats we can say that Oxidation reaction in food materials that where left for a long period or responsible for spoiling of food .

✔Rancidity is an Oxidation reaction .

Answer 2

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. When these processes occur in food, undesirable odors and flavors can result.