Definition
When fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid and they taste and smell different.
Solution
To prevent this, antioxidants are added to the food to prevent oxidation. Nitrogen is added to bag of chips.
Examples
- Milk becomes rancid when not kept under good conditions
- Butter and oil becomes rancid
- Chips, when not air sealed.
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Effects of Oxidation Reactions in Everyday Life
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What is is rancidity? ? When fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid and they taste and smell different. To prevent this, antioxidants are added to the food to prevent oxidation. Nitrogen is added to bag of chips.
Examples of rancidity ??
- Milk becomes rancid when not kept under good conditions
- Butter and oil becomes rancid
- Chips, when not air sealed.