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Substances that are added to fatty foods to prevent oxidation and rancidity are called:

Question
Substances that are added to fatty foods to prevent oxidation and rancidity are called:
Preservatives only
Antioxidants
Catalysts
Emulsifiers
Answer
Antioxidants
Detailed Explanation
Antioxidants are substances added to foods containing fats and oils specifically to prevent them from oxidising and becoming rancid.
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