what is rancidity and name the gas used to avoid rancidity
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Explanation:
rancidity is the deterioration of oily and fatty food , which lead to bad smeel and taste
it can be prevented by nitrogen gas which is known as antioxidant
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WHAT IS RANCIDITY ?
Rancidity generally is the 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. Specifically, it is the hydrolysis or autoxidation of fats into short-chain aldehydes and ketones, which are objectionable in taste and odor. When these processes occur in food, undesirable odors and flavors can result. In certain cases, however, the flavors can be desirable (as in aged cheeses). In processed meats, these flavors are collectively known as warmed-over flavor. Rancidification can also detract from the nutritional value of food, as some vitamins are sensitive to oxidation. Similar to rancidification, oxidative degradation also occurs in other hydrocarbons, such as lubricating oils, fuels, and mechanical cutting fluids.
The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called as Rancidity.