Question

Razaq bhai started a small industry for manufacture of potato chips. after some time product became rancid and their smell and taste changed.what do you understand rancidity? Also state the remedies to prevent this​

Answer 1

Answer:

What is rancidity?

Rancidity is a very general term and in its most general meaning, it refers to the spoilage of food in such a way that it becomes undesirable for consumption. Food turns rancid when the fats and oils within them get oxidized and the taste and smell of the food changes due to this reason. E.g.: Oil becomes rancid due to decomposition of fats it contains or sometimes milk becomes rancid due to not heating it in a humid atmosphere, etc.

How to control rancidity

Rancidity can be controlled by

Adding antioxidants to foods

Keeping food items in a closed container

Refrigerating food can also help in reducing rancidity

Replacing oxygen in the containers with another gas.