Question

The smell and taste of food containing fats and oils changes after sometimes. Why does this happen? Name the process. List the ways that help to slow down the above mentioned process.

Answer 1

the unsaturated fats present in the oil gets oxidized and the product formed spoil the food and due to rancidity the oil changes the taste of food it can be prevented by adding antioxidants to the food and keeping it in safe place

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The fats and oil containing food oxidized and start producing unpleasant smell and taste. This process is called rancidity.

Ways to slow down the process;

1. By keep food in refrigerator.

2.keep away food from the reach of sunlight

3.By fixing nitrogen gases in the food packets