Butylated hydroxy toluene is used in:

preventing oxidative rancidity of fats

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Solution

The correct option is A preventing oxidative rancidity of fats
Butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) is used as an antioxidant. It retards the action of oxygen on the food material and thereby helps in preventing oxidative rancidity of fats.

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