Question

What among the following can be used to stop degradation of eatables naturally?


i) oxidizing agent
ii) reducing agent
iii) neutralising agent.
Iv) none of these​

Answer 1

Required Answer:-

Degradation of eatables leads to a huge loss of food items and edible things every year. This is due to the reaction of food with oxygen, moisture etc. in air. Sometimes, they provide environment for the pests, microbes, fungi to grow and destroy the nutrients in them.

The degradation of fatty and oily foods are faster as compared to other items, this is known as rancidity. It gives rise to bad smell and taste. We can stop them by using anti-oxidants or reducing agents. Reducing agents remove oxygen to reach the compounds whereas oxidising agents oxidise any compounds$.$

Hence:-

To stop the rancidity or degradation of eatables naturally, we should use reducing agents (B).

Answer 2

Answer:

Required Answer :-

B) Reducing Agent

Explanation :-

A reducing agent is an element that loses electron. It is also known as reductant. Example => Formic acid. Degradation leads to much loss of food

Therefore,

Reducing agent can be used to stop degradation of eatables naturally

Know More :-

• Oxidise agent has capability of oxidising food. Ex :- oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide