All food will deteriorate over time. For example, fresh fruits and vegetables can ferment, and fats and oils will go rancid. There are concerns that consuming rancid fats and oils is damaging to health. Whilst more research is needed to establish impact of long-term consumption of rancid fats and oils, this article discusses some of the current evidence, factors that contribute to an oil becoming rancid and common sources of rancid oils.
This detailed report showcases and answers some of the common question regarding all oils.
- WHAT IS RANCIDITY?
- WHERE ARE RANCID FATS AND OILS FOUND?
- WHAT ARE THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF CONSUMING RANCID FATS AND OILS?