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What is rancidity ? Mention any two ways by which rancidity can be prevented.

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The oxidation of oils or fats in a food resulting into bad smell and bad taste is called rancidity .
It can be prevented by __
(i) adding anti-oxidants.
(ii) flushing with nitrogen gas.
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