Why Should Cooking Oils Be Stored in Tightly Covered Containers

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why should cooking oils be stored in tightly covered containers?

• A)to prevent them from losing fat-soluble vitamins
• B)to hasten the oxidation process
• C)to prevent them from becoming rancid
• D)to prevent discolouration

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Definitions:

Interstitial Lamellae

Layers of bone matrix in compact bone that fill the spaces between osteons, providing strength and support.

Concentric Lamellae

Circular layers of bone matrix that surround the central canal within osteons, characteristic of compact bone structure.

Osteons

Cylindrical structures that comprise compact bone, containing a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae of bone tissue.

Organic Matrix

The non-mineral, organic component of bone and teeth, made up of collagen and other proteins, which provides flexibility and strength.