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what is rancidity explain​

Answer 1

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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.

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Answer 2

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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.

1.Rancidity can be prevented by adding anti-oxidants to foods containing fats and oils.

2. Rancidity can be prevented by packaging fat and oil containing foods in Nitrogen gas.

3. Rancidity can be retarded by keeping food in Refrigerator.

4. Rancidity can be retarded by storing food in air-tight containers.

5. Rancidity can be retarded by storing foods away from light.

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