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Answered by honeygirl01
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Rancidity is a condition in which the substance with oil and fats get oxidized when they are exposed to air. A substance is said to be rancid when there is a change in smell, taste, and colour. An example of rancidity is when a chips pack is exposed to atmospheric air which results in a change in taste and odor.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 (and usually unsafe) for consumption. Fats and Oils which have been left for a long time unused gets oxidized and become Rancid, their smell and taste also changes.

Answered by Anonymous
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When the substance containing oils and fats are exposed to air they get oxidised and become rancid due to which their smell, taste and colour change. This process is known as rancidity

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