Question

what do you mean by rancidity explain the ways by which food Industries prevent rancidity​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rancidity is the process which refers to the oxidation of the oils and the fats present in the food which results in bad taste and smells..

It can be prevented by following methods :-

1 packaging food in nitrogen gas

2 refrigerating the food

3 adding anti-oxidants to food

4 storing food in air tight container

5 storing food away from light....

Answer 2

Answer:

The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in food marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called rancidity.

The ways by which food industries prevent rancidity are :

1. Rancidity can be prevented by adding anti-oxidant to food containing fats and oils.
2. Rancidity can be prevented by packaging fat and oil containing foods in nitrogen gas.
3. Rancidity can be retarded by keeping food in a refrigerator.
4. Rancidity can be retarded by storing food in air-tight containers.
5. Rancidity can be retarded by storing foods away from light.