Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

2024

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. A.

    Fats and oils get reduced over time and smell bad.

  2. B.

    Fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid.

  3. C.

    Antioxidants are added to foods containing fats and oil to prevent oxidation.

  4. D.

    Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with Nitrogen to prevent the chips from getting ranicid.

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Correct answer: A

Fats and oils become rancid because they are oxidised over time, not reduced. Antioxidants and nitrogen flushing help prevent oxidation, so the reduction statement is incorrect.

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