Forensic Medicine Death and postmortem changes 461f75ff Following is not true about adipocere formation - A It is a modification of putrefaction B It is developed in presence of air C It occurs in dead bodies lying in water D Body has an offensive sweet smell High-Yield Explanation Warm, moist and anaerobic environment is required for saponification. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 86.