Question

usually substances which prevent
oxidation are added to foods
a. What are these substances known as? give an
example.


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Answer 1

Answer:

Antioxidants are substances that prevent the oxidation process. They are added to fat and oil-containing foods in order to prevent the spoilage of food items when they are exposed to air and to stop the oxidation of fat and oil molecules.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Antioxidants prevent or inhibit the oxidation process. The most common antioxidant additives are ascorbic acid and ascorbates . Thus antioxidants are commonly added to oil, cheese and chips .