What happens when food materials containing fats and oils are left for a long time ? List two observable changes and suggest three ways by which this phenomenon can be prevented.
When food materials containing fats and oils are left for a long time they become rancid.
Observable changes –
1. Change in taste
2. Change in smell
Three ways of prevention :- i) Addition of antioxidants / substance which prevent oxidation. ii) Keeping food in air tight containers. iii) Use of nitrogen gas in packaged food