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Description
Sequestering Agents are a type of preservative. It is a food additive that improves the quality and stability of foods. Sequestering agents have become important for the food processing industry as they prevent spoilage in foods. Sequestering is taken from the Latin word “sequestrate” which in English means remove from use. This is exactly what sequestering and buffering agents do. Sequestering agents surround the metal ions so that they cannot react to food to cause food deterioration. In other words, they form a buffer between the metal ions and the food to prevent it from spoilage during processing and storage. When sequestering agents bind with the trace elements they also increase antioxidant efficacy which prevents the oxidation of ascorbic acid and also of the fat-soluble vitamins. These agents improve shelf life and the products have more appeal.