Question

what is rancidity? ​

Answer 1

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• What is Rancidity ?

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Rancidity Description —

• Rancidity is defined as a state of food in which the food becomes undesirable.

• Most of the times rancidity is used for explaining the oxygen level in the oils.

• It is used for explaining the oxygen damage in food.

• The natural structure of the food gets disturbed when the oxygen molecules interact with the oil and food.

It causes following changes in the food :-

1. change in odour
2. change in taste
3. change in smell

Such foods are not advisable to be consumed.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Rancidification is the process of complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, or moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odor. ... When these processes occur in food, undesirable odors and flavors can result.