1.3.2 - Rancidity
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What is rancidity?
💡 Hint: Think about how oils can go bad.
Name a food item that can become rancid.
💡 Hint: Consider food types that are high in fat.
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What is the main cause of rancidity?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when air comes in contact with oils.
True or False: Antioxidants help in preventing rancidity.
💡 Hint: Consider their role in food preservation.
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Design a food packaging method that minimizes rancidity. Explain the materials and methods you would use.
💡 Hint: Consider how air and light impact food quality.
Analyze the impact of temperature on rancidity in oils. What happens to rancid oils when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects chemical reactions.
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