Name the term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing food due to oxidation.

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Name the term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing food due to oxidation. What are antioxidants ? Why are they added to fat and oil containing food.


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Rancidity.

Anti-oxidant is a substance Which prevents oxidation, actually reducing agents. When added to food.the.fats and oils present in the food do not get oxidized easily, hence do not turn rancid and remain good to eat for longer time.

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Rancidity. Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products. 

Antioxidants are added to the food materials containing fats and oils to prevent their oxidation. Oxidation of food materials containing fats and oils is known as rancidity because of which they become unfit for consumption and develop bad odour.

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