Answer: Oxygen
Notes: Lipid oxidation is one of the major reasons that foods deteriorate and is caused by the reaction of fats and oils with molecular oxygen leading to off flavours that are generally called rancidity. Exposure to light, pro-oxidants and elevated temperature accelerate the reaction. Rancidity is associated with characteristic off-flavour and odour of the oil.
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