Question

what is rancidity? how to prevent the rancidity​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rancidity, condition produced by aerial oxidation of unsaturated fat present in foods and other products, marked by unpleasant odour or flavour. ... Butter becomes rancid by the foregoing process and by hydrolysis, which liberates volatile and malodorous acids, particularly butyric acid.

Answer 2

The oxidation of oils or fats in a food resulting into bad smell and bad taste is called rancidity. It can be prevented by following ways:

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

Food items left over can be refrigerated

Flush the food with nitrogen gas

Use tight containers where air is not allowed to come in contact with the food.

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