Question

what is meant by rancidity? answer me fast please​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the substance containing oils and fats are exposed to air they get oxidised and become rancid due to which their smell, taste and colour change. This process is known as rancidity.

Explanation:

it refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption.

Answer 2

Answer:

When oil and fat containing foods are left exposed to air, they slowly oxidize.

This oxidation results in bad smell and taste. In such a case, the food is said to have become rancid and this process of slow oxidation of oil and fat containing food is called rancidity.

Explanation:

Rancidity also leads to loss of crispness in chips, biscuits etc.