Question

what is rancidity. in easy language

Answer 1

Answer:

the process of slow oxidation of oil and fat present in the food material resulting in the change of smell and test in them that is know as rancidity.

Answer 2

Rancidity means that the food is spoiled and cannot be consumed.

• Rancidity is a very popular term and in its most general meaning, it means the spoilage of food in a way where the food becomes undesirable for consumption.
• Food becomes rancid when the fats and oils inside them get oxidised and the taste and smell of the food change.
• For instance, oil becomes rancid because of the decomposition of fats that it contains or sometimes milk becomes rancid because of the non-heating in a humid atmosphere, etc.

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