Unsaturated Fats in Food React with Oxygen to Form Alkylperoxy

question 25

Essay

Unsaturated fats in food react with oxygen to form alkylperoxy radicals.These radicals can then
react further with compounds in the food to degrade its taste.To prevent this process,
preservatives like BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) that act as radical inhibitors are added to some
foods.

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