Madhya Pradesh Police Exam Model Paper 3

The correct answer is rancidity.

• Food containing oil and fat, when kept for a longer time, causes a change in its taste and smell due to the process called rancidity.
  • If there is a change in smell, taste, and color the substance is said to be rancid.
  • Elimination of the oxygen content inside a container is the best way to prevent rancidity.
  • Rancidity can be avoided by keeping food in airtight containers.
  • Airtight containers help to slow down oxidation.