Question
What happens when the fat and oil containing food materials are left outside for a long time?
NDA
General Ability
General Science
2025
NDA 2025 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2025) — Solution
Options
- A. Fats and oils in the food get oxidized
- B. Fats and oils in the food get reduced
- C. Fats and oils in the food get ice-covered
- D. No reaction takes place
Answer
A. Fats and oils in the food get oxidized
Step-by-step solution
When food materials containing fats and oils are left exposed to air for a long time, they undergo oxidation. This process is known as rancidity, which results in a change in the smell and taste of the food, making it unfit for consumption. Therefore, fats and oils in the food get oxidized. Answer: Fats and oils in the food get oxidized
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