Question

What is rancidity? How can it be prevented?

Answer 1

It is the spoilage of food such that it becomes unsuitable and undesirable for consumption. Food turns rancid when the fats and oils within them get oxidized and the taste and smell of the food changes.It is the oxidation contains fats and oils.
✨ Rancidity can be prevented by storing food in vacuum containers. 
✨ Rancidity can be prevented by adding antioxidants to food.
✨ Avoid using liquids or liquid seasonings in frying oil.

Answer 2

The process by which fat and oil containing food get oxidised that can be easily noticed by the help of taste and smell is called as rancidity

# It can be prevented by :-

1) storing food in air tight container

2) storing food in refrigirator

3) adding antioxidants

4) storing food in environment of nitrogen