Question

what is rancidity ? Mention any two ways to prevent it .

Answer 1

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The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fat and oil in food marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called rancidity.

Ways to prevent rancidity are :-
1) Apply antioxidants to food like BHA and BHT.
2) Flush the food with nitrogen gas.


Hope it helps you !!!!

Answer 2

change in smell,taste and colour of food due to oxidation is called rancidity.
two ways to prevent it are
a} kept the food in air tight containeer
b} use antioxidants like BHT and BHA