Dairy products often develop rancid, goaty and unclean taints because of excess concentrations of which fatty acids?
Correct answer C. C4–C16 fatty acids
Explanation
Lipolysis of milk fat releases short and medium chain fatty acids such as butyric, caproic and caprylic acids (C4 to C16), which are volatile and give rancid and goaty flavours.
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