what are antioxidants why are they added to fat or oil containing foods
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◆Anti oxidants are substances which prevents oxidation of oil containing food.
◆ They are added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent their oxidation.
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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).
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