Question:
What happens when the fat and oil-containing food materials are left outside for a long time?
What happens when the fat and oil-containing food materials are left outside for a long time?
Options:
- a) Fats and oils in the food get oxidised.
- b) Fats and oils in the food get reduced.
- c) Fats and oils in the food get ice-covered.
- d) No reaction takes place.
- a) Fats and oils in the food get oxidised.
- b) Fats and oils in the food get reduced.
- c) Fats and oils in the food get ice-covered.
- d) No reaction takes place.
correct answer : a)
Explanation:
When fat and oil-containing food materials are left outside for a long time, they undergo oxidation, leading to rancidity (bad smell and taste).
When fat and oil-containing food materials are left outside for a long time, they undergo oxidation, leading to rancidity (bad smell and taste).