Question
Explain two ways by which food industries prevent rancidity.
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Answer
(i) Rancidity can be prevented by adding antioxidants to food containing fat and oil.
(ii) It can be prevented by packaging fat and oil containing food in airtight containers or by filling the extra space by nitrogen gas.
(ii) It can be prevented by packaging fat and oil containing food in airtight containers or by filling the extra space by nitrogen gas.
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