What is rancidity, and how can we prevent it?
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Rancidity is essentially the oxidation of oils and fats in foods.
Approaches to preventing it include (a) sealing the food away from oxygen in the air to prevent oxidation and (b) refrigeration to slow the rates of chemical reactions.
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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.
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Rancidity can be prevented by adding anti-oxidants, vacuum packing, replacing air by nitrogen, refrigeration of the food-stuff or packaging of food items in airtight containers.
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