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