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Which of the following is a food antioxidant?

A
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
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Saccharin
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Both A and B
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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
Butylated hydroxytoluene is an organic compound primarily used as an antioxidant food additive.

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole.

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener.

Option D is correct.

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