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Name two antioxidants generally added to fats/oils-containing foods to prevent rancidity.


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Rancidity

Rancidity is the oxidative chemical degradation of oils and fats resulting in unpleasant taste and smell.

Antioxidants:

Antioxidants may be defined as substances that when present in food, delay, control or inhibit oxidation and deterioration of food quality. Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation.

Names of antioxidants:

BHA (Butylated Hydroxy Anisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene).


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