What is Rancidity? Mention 4 ways to prevent it.
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Rancidity may be defined as the slow oxidation of oils and fats present in food materials resulting in some bad smelling compounds.
*Food materials are often packed in air tight containers. Oxygen has no access to them and oxidation resulting in rancidity is prevented.
*Refrigeration of food.
*In bags containing potato chips and other similar stuff the air is quite often replaced by nitrogen.
*Place food materials away from direct sun light.
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Rancidity may be defined as the slow oxidation of oils and fats present in food materials resulting in some bad smelling compounds.
*Food materials are often packed in air tight containers. Oxygen has no access to them and oxidation resulting in rancidity is prevented.
*Refrigeration of food.
*In bags containing potato chips and other similar stuff the air is quite often replaced by nitrogen.
*Place food materials away from direct sun light.
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