Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
2024
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
- A.
Fats and oils get reduced over time and smell bad.
- B.
Fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid.
- C.
Antioxidants are added to foods containing fats and oil to prevent oxidation.
- 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.