Question

why does edible oils show rancidity when stored for long period?

Answer 1

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The reason according to your question is very simple that When food is damaged in such a way that it becomes unfit for consumption by human beings is called rancidity. When edible oils are stored for a longer period of time then oxidation occurs. There is carbon-carbon double bonds in fats and oils which are broken down by the oxygen in the free space or atmosphere.....

Answer 2

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Over the time, the oils undergo oxidation due to exposure to oxygen for a long time. This causes rancidity in oils.

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