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What happens when the fat and oil containing food materials are left outside for a long time?

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NDA 2 2025 GAT Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)

Fats and oils in the food get oxidized

Fats and oils in the food get reduced

Fats and oils in the food get ice-covered

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The correct answer is

Fats and oils in the food get oxidized

Correct Answer: (a) Fats and oils in the food get oxidized

Explanation: When fats and oils are left out for long, they react with oxygen from the air and undergo oxidation, leading to spoilage and rancidity.

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