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ANTIOXIDANTS Flashcards

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What are the E numbers of ANTIOXIDANTS?

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E300 - E399

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What do they do?

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They make food last longer by stopping the chemical reactions with OXYGEN ( rancidity )

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What is RANCIDITY?

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  • Fats exposed to air OXIDISE & DETERIORATE
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What is OXIDATION?

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  • Involved an increase in OXYGRN or a decrease in HYDROGEN

ANTIOXIDANTS STOP OXIDATION

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What is the most widely used antioxidant?

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  • Vit C ( ASCORBIC ACID ) slows down oxidation in fruit and veg
  • Used in juices to extend shelf life
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