What are anti-oxidants? Why are they added to fat and oil containing foods?

An anti-oxidant is a substance that prevents oxidation. Anti-oxidants are added to fat and oil-containing foods so that they do not get oxidized easily and hence do not turn rancid.
 

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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