Question

what is meant by rancidity mention any two ways by which rancidity can be prevented

Answer 1

Rancidity is oxidation of oil and fats present in food which leads to change in smell and taste....
Ways to prevent this :
-avoiding cooked food being kept in direct sunlight
-refrigeration of cooked food at low temperature......
I hope its helpful...

Answer 2

Rancidity is basically the oxidation of food...

This happens because of the oxygen present in the air...

It makes the oil and fat items rancid.
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Prevention..

1) Storing food in refrigerator
2) using nitrogen gas in packets to avoid oxidation..


Hope it helps
Thanks..