Question

what do you mean rancidity?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Rancidity is a condition in which the substance with oil and fats get oxidized when they are exposed to air. A substance is said to be rancid when there is a change in smell, taste, and colour. An example of rancidity is when a chips pack is exposed to atmospheric air which results in a change in taste and odor.

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 and usually unsafe for consumption. When people say that a food has gone bad, what they are usually talking about is rancidity.