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what is meant by Rancidity ?

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Rancidity: The rancidity is a type of chemical decomposition of oil, fats or other lipids and lipid like substances due to which the odors and flavors of the substances become undesirable.
Actually it is a deterioration reaction in food and under this process can also destroy the nutrients in the substances.

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