Question

What is rancidity /
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Answer 1

The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in food marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called Rancidity. For Example, Potato Chips when kept in air for a long time gives unpleasant smell and bad taste. ... Rancidity can be prevented by packaging fat and oil containing foods in Nitrogen gas.

Answer 2

Rancidity is a very general term and in its 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're usually talking about is rancidity. Most of the time, but not always, rancidity can change the odors or flavors of a food in such a way that it becomes very unpleasant to smell or taste.