Rancidity
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Q. (f) A non-metal used to purify water is ___________.
Q.
The oxidation of oils & fats causes a change in the taste and flavour of food items. This phenomenon is called-
- Rancidity
- Displacement reaction
- Reduction
- Decomposition
Q. Which of the following substances is a good oxidizing agent?
- Hydrogen peroxide
- None of these
- Coke
- Sulfur dioxide
Q.
Oil/fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen. Give the reason.
Q. How is nitrogen separated from air?
- filtration
- distillation
- crystallization
- none of these
Q.
Nitrogen is used in chips packets because it has non-oxidative properties.
The agents called antioxidants prevent oxidation of oils and fats in food.
Nitrogen is used to flush bags of chips beacuse it slows down the oxidation of chips.
