Question

what is rancidity it involves what type of reaction give an example?

Answer 1

Rancidity means when the food substances containing fats, oils comes in contact with air. They develop a folk taste nd smell.
This is came to be known as rancidity....

Eg.

Oil becomes rancid due to the decomposition of fats due to not heating it in humid temperature ..



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Answer 2

it is a process in which food material gats spoiled when it comes in contact with oxygen .
it is an oxidation reaction.
for eg: butter gets spoiled due to oxidation at room temperature if kept for a longer time .it also gives us foul smell and sour taste

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