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Permitted Antioxidant

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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Permitted antioxidants are used to reduce the oxidation of fatty acids and vitamins in foods.
  2. They can be used as preservative in foods.
  3. They are used to preserve raw and precooked meat.

Description

Permitted Antioxidant are authorised natural or synthetic compounds that inhibits oxidation. They are used as food additives in food processing to preserve foods.

Health benefits

  • Permitted Antioxidant fight against free radicals in the body.(1)
  • It helps to boost the immune system.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the "use-by" date on the label of its packaging.

Note

Excessive consumption of permitted antioxidants can be harmful as it may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and stroke.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.nutrex-hawaii.com/blogs/learn/benefits-of-antioxidants

(2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/480352-the-effects-of-too-much-antioxidants/

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