Question

Fatty Foods Become Rancid Due To The Process Of ________

Answer 1

Answer:

oxidation of oil and fats this process is called rancidity

Answer 2

Answer:

• Fatty foods becomes rancid due to the process of Rancidity.

Explanation:

• Rancidity is the process in which fats, especially unsaturated fatty acids reacts with air to form its corresponding hydroperoxides.

• It takes place when the fats present in food particles gets oxidized in the air to produce foul smell and changed flavour.

• Butter after becoming rancid becomes butyric acid.

• To prevent rancidity, food particles containing fats are often filled with nitrogen to prevent it from oxidizing in the air.