Oxidation Of Food Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the effects of oxidation on food
A
Rancid, loss of colour and nutritional value
2
Q
A peroxide is formed when?
A
Fat decomposes and reacts with oxygen
3
Q
Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid are added to food to prevent what?
A
Oxidation
4
Q
Some other methods to prevent oxidation are?
A
Air tight packaging, refrigeration, insert gases (nitrogen), vac packing,
5
Q
Where in a fat molecule is it most likely to be oxidised?
A
The C=C bond
6
Q
Oxidation can produce what?
A
Free radicals
7
Q
Soaps are salts of…
A
Fatty acids
8
Q
Foods containing fats and oils are at the greatest risk of being what?
A
Oxidised
