High acid value of an oil or fat is an indication of _____________________?

Correct answer: A. Storage under improper conditions

  • A. Storage under improper conditions
  • B. Absence of unsaturation
  • C. Its smaller molecular weight
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A high acid value means that more free fatty acids have formed through hydrolysis of the oil or fat, commonly because of moisture, heat, or prolonged improper storage. It does not directly indicate molecular weight or absence of unsaturation.

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