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What is Rancidity?

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Answer 1

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Rancidification is the process of complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, or moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odor. ... When these processes occur in food, undesirable odors and flavors can result.

Answer 2

• The oil and fat-containing food when left exposed to air reacts with oxygen oxidized and become rancid, this process is called rancidity. In this process their smell and taste changes.

• The oil and fat-containing food when left exposed to air reacts with oxygen oxidized and become rancid, this process is called rancidity. In this process their smell and taste changes. The general name of the chemicals that are added to prevent this oxidation are called as antioxidants. For example, nitrogen gas is an antioxidant.