What causes rancidity in oily foodstuffs?

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Rancidity: Rancidity is the oxidative chemical degradation of oils and fats resulting in unpleasant taste and smell.
Causes: Rancidity is the oxidation of oil and fatty foodstuff. The ester present in oily food gets converted to the corresponding free fatty acid.

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What causes rancidity in oily foodstuffs?

Rancidity: Rancidity is the oxidative chemical degradation of oils and fats resulting in unpleasant taste and smell.Causes: Rancidity is the oxidation of oil and fatty foodstuff. The ester present in oily food gets converted to the corresponding free fatty acid.

Rancidity: Rancidity is the oxidative chemical degradation of oils and fats resulting in unpleasant taste and smell.
Causes: Rancidity is the oxidation of oil and fatty foodstuff. The ester present in oily food gets converted to the corresponding free fatty acid.