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Over one-tenth of the unflavored omega-3 products tested also failed tests for rancidity.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Storing your nut flours in the freezer will help stave off rancidity and oxidation at least through their expiration date.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2022

Formaldehyde, the embalmer’s tool, was a favourite for treating milk about to go off: its sweet taste masked rancidity.

From Nature • Oct. 14, 2018

The fat content also is higher because of the oil in the grain, which makes the flour less stable and prone to rancidity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2016

This is to prevent any increase in rancidity and any undue increase in free fatty acids.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.