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Define rancidity ? Write two prevent it? Write two examples?

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Rancidity is a very general term and in its most general meaning, it refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes UNDESIRABLE (and usually unsafe) for consumption. When people SAY that a food has "gone bad," what they're usually talking about is rancidity.

For Example, Potato Chips when kept in air for a long time gives unpleasant smell and bad taste. Rancidity can be retarded by storing food in air-tight CONTAINERS.

Rancidity can be prevented USING the following methods:

  • Adding antioxidants (substances which prevent oxidation) to food.
  • Storing food in AIRTIGHT containers to slow the process of rancidification.
  • Refrigerating food also helps to slow down rancidification.
  • Replacing oxygen in the containers with another gas.


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