Antioxidants Flashcards
What are the two functions of antioxidants?
Inhibit the oxidative rancidity of foods, especially those high in fats or oil
Reduce food waste, as food does not go off as quickly
Classify antioxidants
Natural
Antioxidants
Give two examples of natural antioxidants
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Vitamin E (tocopherol)
What is the origin of vitamin C?
Fruits and vegetables
What is the origin of vitamin E?
Nuts and seeds
Give a use of vitamin C as an antioxidant
Fruit juices
Give a use of vitamin E as an antioxidant
Vegetable oil
Give two example of artificial antioxidants
Butylated hydroxyanisole BHA) Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
What is the origin of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)?
Laboratory-produced chemical
What is the origin of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)?
Laboratory-produced chemical
What is a use of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as an antioxidant?
Instant noodles
Instant soups
What is a use of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as an antioxidant?
Crackers
