Explain the term rancidity?state two methods to prevent the development of rancidity
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The oxidation of fats and oils due to which their taste and smell changes is called rancidity.
1. The rancidity can be prevented by adding anti-oxidants to foods containing fats and oils. These antioxidants slow down the oxidation of food and hence protect it from turning rancid.
2.Rancidity can be prevented by packing fats and oil containing food in nitrogen gas.
1. The rancidity can be prevented by adding anti-oxidants to foods containing fats and oils. These antioxidants slow down the oxidation of food and hence protect it from turning rancid.
2.Rancidity can be prevented by packing fats and oil containing food in nitrogen gas.
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