Question

How to define Rancidity and Corrosion? and example

Answer 1

Rancidity is a chemical process or reaction in which the food material containing oils starts decomposing ( smells and tastes fowl). Corrosion is the process of degradation of the metal due to its reactivity to other compound present in nature

Answer 2

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Answer :

Corrosion – The process of slow conversion of metals into their undesirable compounds due to their reaction with oxygen, water, acids, gases etc. present in the atmosphere is called corrosion.

Rusting – Iron when reacts with oxygen and moisture forms red substance called rust.

Rancidity – The taste and odour of food materials containing fat and oil changes when they are left exposed to air for long time. This is called rancidity.

It is caused due to oxidation of fat and oil present in food material.

It can be prevented by using various methods such as by adding antioxidants to the food materials, Storing food in air tight container and by flushing out air with nitrogen.

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