Question

what do we mean by "rancidity"?​

Answer 1

HEYA MATE,

UR ANSWER:-

rancidity is the oxidation of fats nd oils when exposed to air ,light or moisture t

resulting in unpleasant smell nd odour !!

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Answer 2

Rancidity is a very general term and in it's most general meaning , it refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable for consumption . When people say that a food has "gone bad" what they are usually talking about is rancidity .