Explain rancidity.

Define rancidity. To prevent rancidity of food containing oils and fats, some substances are added to them. What are these substances called ? some other methods to prevent rancidity.

(a) Name the type of chemical reaction responsible for causing rancidity and define the term rancidity. (b) Write two methods for preventing rancidity of food.

Hydrolytic and oxidative rancidity

Explain the following terms with one example. Rancidity

Explain two ways by which food industries prevent rancidity