Question

What is ranciidity? Mention any two steps to prevent rapidity for 3 marks

Answer 1

Answer:

oxydising of oil and fats is known as rancidity(1 marks)

Two steps for preventing rancidity are:-

●keeping them in airtight containers

●refrigerating them

● paking with nitrogen gas

Answer 2

Answer:

IT IS THE SLOW OXIDATION OF OIL AND FAT PRESENT IN FOOD MATERIALS RESULTING IN THE CHANGE OF SMELL AND TASTE IN THEM.

METHODS TO PREVENT RANCIDITY:

• BY ADDING ANTIOXIDANTS SUCH AS BHA.
• BY KEEPING FOOD MATERIALS IN AIR TIGHT CONTAINERS
• AVOID KEEPING COOKED  FOOD AND FOOD MATERIALS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Explanation:

FATS AND OILS ARE VOLATILE IN NATURE SO THEY GET OXIDISED