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Name the term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing food due to oxidation . What are anti-oxidants ? Why are they added to fat and oil containing food.

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Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation, especially one used to counter act the deterioration of stored food products.
Antioxidants are added to the food materials containing fats and oils to prevent their oxidation. Oxidation of food materials containing fats and oils is known as rancidity because of which the food becomes unfit for consumption and develop bad odour.
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