Chemistry, asked by nehru39, 1 year ago

why does edible oils shows rancidity when stored for long period

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Answered by thisissahilgagpbhydr

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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.

Answered by itemderby

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Explanation:

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.

As a result, after a long period of time fats and oils become rancid.

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