Question

why is Vitamin E and Vitamin C used as Anti- Oxidants?

Answer 1

Vitamin E and Vitamin C like other antioxidants prevent the oxidation of other substances.Fats and oils in food are prone to oxidation.These substances react with oxygen to produce peroxides and thus spoil the nutritional value and appearance of food. Antioxidants (Vitamin E and Vitamin C ) are added to food to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils and thus increase the shelf life of food.