rancidity
- a word derived from rancid.
Example Sentences
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While there are a few ways antioxidants work, overall they can neutralize many of the processes that cause rancidity and preserve the flavors and nutritional value of your food for longer.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2023
Her general advice on that: “No separation in the jar; a delicious, roasted flavor; and, above all, a fresh sesame profile without any rancidity or oily mouthfeel.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2020
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
It cannot, however, be accepted as a certainty that bacteria cause the rancidity of fats.
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.
