Question

Name yhe type of chemical reaction responsible for rancidity and explain it

Answer 1

Oxidation is responsible for rancidity as the food comes in contact with atmospheric oxygen and gets oxidised.



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Answer 2

Oxidation is that process. Oxidation of fats, generally known as rancidity, is caused by a biochemical reaction between fats and oxygen. During this process, oxygen molecules interact with the structure of the oil and damages its natural structure in such a way that its odor, taste, etc. changes. One of the reaction products is butyric acid, which causes the typical rancid taste.