Question

What are the latest techniques used to prevent rancidity?

Answer 1

The process in which taste or smell of food gets spoiled is called Rancidity. It happens due to oxidation. Latest techniques used to prevent rancidityare: Antioxidants are added to fatty acids to prevent oxidation e.g., chips are packed in presence of Nitrogen gas which prevents spoilage by oxidation.

Answer 2

1.By adding anti-oxidants.

2.Vacuum packing.

3.Flushing by nitrogen.

4.Refrigeration of the food-stuff.

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