Question

Select the wrong option about rancidity.

• A. Aerial oxidation of fats
• B. Aerial oxidation of oils
• C. Oils left in refrigerator gets rancid
• D. Chips exposed to air gets rancid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Oils left in refrigerator gets rancid

Some oils may become cloudy when refrigerated, but this disappears when they return to room temperature, and this is no reflection on the oil's wholesomeness. Oils will go rancid if they are mistreated or stored in the wrong way. Rancidity occurs when the oil reacts with oxygen, and aside from giving foods an off-taste, oxidized oil does represent a health risk if you consume it.

Rancidity is the spoilage of fatty acid content of food due to which the food gives bad smell and taste.