Question

what is known as Rancidity?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When fat and oil gets oxidized it becomes rancid and its taste and smell changes.

Answer 2

Answer :-

In general terms, "Rancidity" can be defined as the phenomenon in which fats and oils get oxidised and get damaged.

Extra Information :-

• The items which get damaged through rancidity, are referred to as "Rancid" items.

• When a substance becomes rancid, it's smell and taste changes adversely.

• To avoid rancidity, oxidation preventing substances are added to food items.

• The substances which prevent oxidation, are known as "Antioxidants".

• Oxidation of fats and oils (Rancidity) can also be avoided by storing fat containing or oily food items in air tight containers.

• Example - Manufacturers of chips usually flush the packets of chips with non-reactive Nitrogen gas to prevent the chips from getting rancid.