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What is the reaction of fresh and rancid coconut oil with litmus paper moistened with water?
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What would be the reaction of litmus paper if it was tested on fresh coconut oil?
Rancid oil turns blue litmus paper to red; red to red, hence, it is said to be acidic. Fresh coconut oil turns blue litmus paper to blue; red to red, hence it is neutral. However, it turns acidic when exposed to air causing the litmus paper to become red.
Why does coconut oil become rancid?
Coconut oil can spoil, or become rancid. This usually occurs when proper storage techniques are not used. Heat is the main reason coconut oil spoils so it should be stored in a cool, dark place.
What makes the virgin coconut oil ranced?
If virgin coconut oil comes in contact with water it gets rancid ..please store VCO at cool and dry place.
How do you account for the difference in reaction between the fresh and rancid oil?
Oxygen.Oil is a hydrocarbon,rancid oil is oxidized, thus its a kind of carbohydrate. (not the good kind).
Is rancid a verb?
No, the word "rancid" is an adjective.
Rancid in a sentence?
the food was very rancid
What part of speech is rancid?
rancid is an adjective. here is rancid used in a sentence: Since the cheese was left in the refrigerator so long, it got rancid and we had to throw it out.
I have a container of lard 25 in a freezer and have been using it for 5 years my pie crust now has a chemical taste can this lard go rancid it has been rendered from my hogs when butchered?
Yes. Fat can and does go rancid in the freezer. Freezing it just delays the reaction.
Factors that affecting chemical reaction in food preservation?
A food will become rancid if it is placed in high temperatures or sits out for too long. A substance can also become rancid if there is high humidity in the area.
How do you store coconuts?
Fresh coconut should be stored in the fridge, descicated (dried, sweetened) can be stored in an air-tight jar in a dark and cool place. As with all fats it will go rancid after a while (smell it).
How do you use the word rancid in a sentence?
Those chips are rancid!
When was Rancid - film - created?
Rancid - film - was created in 2004.
