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Explain the term “rancidity”.

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Explain the term “rancidity”.

Explain the following term with one example.

Rancidity

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The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods, marked by an unpleasant smell and taste, is called rancidity. Rancidity deteriorates food products composed of fats and oils that have been stored for an extended period, rendering them inedible.

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