Question

what are the way to prevent rancidity ​

Answer 1

It can be prevented by following methods:

(i)   The packing of food materials should be replaced the air with Nitrogen.

(ii The food materials should be placed at very low temperatures.

(iii)  Addition of antioxidants also prevents rancidity process.

Answer 2

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What are the ways to prevent Rancidity?

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$\textbf{Rancidity :}$ The process in which bad smell start coming from food and its taste became bad due to oxidation of oil and fats present in food is known as Rancidity.

$\textbf{Ways to prevent Rancidity are :}$

◾ Using anti-oxidants, so that oxidation can be reduced.

◾ Flushing food items with nitrogen as nitrogen prevents contact of oxygen with food.

◾ Keeping food items in air tight containers.

◾ Keeping food items at a very low temperature.