Question

Which of the following is/are true regarding rancidity?

• A. On keeping for long time, the oxidation of oils and fats, changes the taste and odour of food.
• B. To prevent rancidity, food is stored in air-tight containers.
• C. Rancidity can also be prevented by addition of antioxidants.
• D. To prevent rancidity, packed food items are packed with a gas like nitrogen.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A On keeping for long time, the oxidation of oils and fats, changes the taste and odour of food.
B To prevent rancidity, food is stored in air-tight containers.
C Rancidity can also be prevented by addition of antioxidants.
D To prevent rancidity, packed food items are packed with a gas like nitrogen.

The following are true regarding rancidity. On keeping for a long time, the oxidation of oils and fats changes the taste and odour of food and makes them unfit for consumption. To prevent rancidity, food is stored in air-tight containers. Rancidity can also be prevented by addition of antioxidants. To prevent rancidity, packed food items are packed with a gas like nitrogen.