Which of the following is used to prevent the rancidity in food?

Antioxidants

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Adulterants

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Sugars

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Fats

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Solution

The correct option is A Antioxidants
Rancidity is a term generally used to denote unpleasant odours and flavours in foods resulting from deterioration in the fat or oil portion of a food. Antioxidants are often used as preservatives in fat-containing foods to delay the onset or slow the development of rancidity due to oxidation. Natural antioxidants include ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and tocopherols (vitamin E).

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