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Q 20.     Explain the following terms with one example each. 

    (b)     Rancidity

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(b)     Rancidity

The process of oxidation of fats and oils which can be noticed by a change in colour, smell, and taste is known as rancidity.

Example: When butter is kept in the open atmosphere than its smell and taste change which results in rancidity.

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seema garhwal

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The taste and odour of food materials containing fat and oil changes when they are left exposed to air for a long time . This is called rancidity

Ex- Packet of chips flushed with nitrogen

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Vanshika Singh

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It cooking oil left over for long time, It undergo air oxidation, it is found to have foul adour and become rancid this process is called Rancidity.

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Sakshi

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