Question

what is rancidity....what are the measures to prevent it?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid and their smell and taste change.

To prevent rancidity antioxidants (which prevent oxidation) are added to foods containing fats and oils. Rancidity can also be prevented by flushing out oxygen with an inert gas like nitrogen

Answer 2

RANCIDITY : Rancidity generally is the 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.

these are the measures to prevent it :

1.Adding antioxidants to food.

2.Storing food in airtight containers to slow the process of rancidification.

3.Refrigerating food also helps to slow down rancidification.

4.Replacing oxygen in the containers with another gas.