Question

Nitrogen is used in chips packets because it has non-oxidative properties.

• A. The agents called antioxidants prevent oxidation of oils and fats in food.
• B. Nitrogen is used to flush bags of chips beacuse it slows down the oxidation of chips.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The agents called antioxidants prevent oxidation of oils and fats in food.

Nitrogen is often filled in chips packets to prevent rancidity as it is not too much reactive with the oils and fats of chips