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

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Antioxidants are the substances which prevent or delay 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 are added to food to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils and thus increase the shelf life of food

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