Question

What are antioxidants? Why are they added ti fat and oil containing food?

Answer 1

they are added to stop oxidation of fat and oil molecules with air especially oxygen. Anti oxidants are substances which prevents oxidation of other substances. They are added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent their oxidation. Otherwise, the food would become rancid and get spoilt.

Answer 2

Answer:

Antioxidants are reducing agents that prevent oxidation of fats and oils. They are added to fatty and oily foods to prevent them from turning rancid (i.e., change in taste and smell of food) due to oxidation. Example: Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).