Chemistry, asked by francissylas, 9 months ago

What do you mean by rancidity? Mention the methods to prevent rancidity

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Answered by febinjoel265
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Rancidity

The change in smell and taste of the fat/oil containing food items on exposure to air for a  long time, due to oxidation is known as rancidity.

Methods to prevent rancidity:

(i) Storing the food in air tight containers.

(ii) Storing the food at low temperatures.

(iii) Using antioxidants which prevent oxidation.

(iv) Chips packets are flushed with nitrogen gas which creates an inert atmosphere so that  oxidation does not take place.

Answered by krimusa7524
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The process of oxidation of oil and spoil the food is called rancidity.

preventions are addition of salts, sugar, pack it in air tight container etc.

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