Question

What do you mean by Rancidity?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rancidity is a very general term and in it's most general meaning,it refers to the spoilage of food in such a way that it becomes undesirable and usually unsafe for consumption.

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Answer 2

Rancidity is a process of oxidizing of fats and oil which lead to a faul smell or a bad oder which we refer to as expiry of food product.

We can prevent rancidity by:-

✳ Flushing a non reactive gas like N2 in container or packet

✳ Refrigeration of product

✳ Packing it in air tight container.

✳ By adding antioxidant.

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