Question

Explain how the addition of antioxidants to ghee can prevent it from going rancid.

Answer 1

Rancidity:

The spoilage of food, when the fats and oil within them gets oxidized and the food becomes undesirable for consumption as the smell and taste of food change due to this reason.

Antioxidants:

Antioxidants can be added to food items containing fats and oils as well as ghee, as antioxidants can prevent the food from being oxidized and controls rancidity

Example: Phosphatides is an antioxidant used to prevent rancidity of ghee.