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The oxidation of fats and oils in food, producing a bad smell and taste, is called:
Aneutralisation
Brancidity
Cfermentation
Dcorrosion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. rancidity
Rancidity is the oxidation of fats and oils, giving food a bad smell/taste.
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