Question

What is the general name of the chemicals which are added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent the development of rancidity?

Answer 1

Answer:

antioxidants such as nitrogen which is inert and prevent rancidity

Answer 2

The general name of the chemicals which are added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent the development of rancidity is called antioxidants.

Explanation:

• The term ‘antioxidants’ defines it prevent oxidants which are product of the oxidation reaction.
• This reaction is a chain process which result in damage of cells and tissues. This is majorly found in the vitamin C and vitamin E.
• Antioxidants are used in food preservation and cosmetic preservative as it prevents from deterioration of the certain products. It is used as stabilizers lubricants and fuel as they can easily undergo oxidation.