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ANTI-OXIDANTS
• a substance added to fats and
fat-containing to avoid oxidation
and thereby prolong their
wholeness. It should not contri -
bute an objective odour, flavor,
or colour and a harmful effect
to the food in which it is
present.
• To prevent oxidation or delay its
process . Antioxidants are added in
food.They increases the shelf life of
food.
*OXIDATION - the loss of electrons.
- leading to formation of
undesirable off- flavours as well as
unhealthful compounds
-oxygen steals electrons
from food turning itself into water and
the molecules change chemically
• Causes raw apples and potatoes go
brown, but this can prevented in the
kitchen by adding lemon juice. It’s very
effective because lemon juice contains
a very strong antioxidant – ascorbic
acid or vita.C. By preventing or slowing
down the oxidation process in foods,
waste through spoilage is reduced.
• Another example is when rusting
happens, oxygen steals electrons from
iron. Oxygen gets reduced while iron
gets oxidized.
NATURAL AND SYNTETHIC
ANTIOXIDANTS
NATURAL SYNTETHIC
ANTIOXIDANT ANTIOXIDANT
Naturally occuring Made in labs

Has 100% Has very low

biovaliability biovaliability
Don’t have side Can increase toxity in
effects cells
 Example of anti-oxidants
• Porpyl Gallate
• Ascorbic Acid
• Tocopherol
• Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
• Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
• Beta-carotene
• tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)
PROPYL GALLATE
-is a synthetic
antioxidant. Its main
food use is in products
that contain oils and fats.
• Since 1948, this antioxidant has
been added to foods containing
oils and fats to prevent
oxidation
ASCORBIC ACID
-vitamin C, is found in
many different fruits. It is
also commonly used as a
flour improver.
In reality, ascorbic acid is
an isolated nutrient that is
part of Vitamin C but it is
not the whole Vitamin C.
TOCOPHEROL

-are natural antioxidants

which are forms of vitamin E.
The most important sources
are vegetable oils such as
palm, corn, sunflower,
soybean and
olive.
• Tocopherol is known as an
antioxidant superhero that
provides awesome protection
for your skin when included in
body care products.
BUTYLATED
HYDROXYANISOLE(BHA)

-is a synthetic
antioxidant which works
by stabilising free
radicals.
BUTYL
HYDROXYTOLUENE(BHT)
-is another synthetic
antioxidant. It works in the
same way as butylated
hydroxyanisole, but has
caused controversy, as it
has produced adverse
effects in dogs.However, it
also has anticancer effects.
• Also known as dibutyl-
hydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic
organic compound, chemically a
derivative of phenol.
BHA BHT
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
-In foods, TBHQ is used as
a preservative for unsaturated
vegetable oils and many edible
animal fats.It can be combined
with other preservatives such as
BHATBHQ(is an additive to
preserve processed foods).
• It acts as an antioxidant, but
unlike the healthy antioxidants
you find in fruits and
vegetables, this antioxidant has
a controversial reputation.
BETA -CAROTENE
• Beta carotene is an antioxidant
that converts to vitamin A and
plays a very important role
inhealth. It’s responsible for the
red, yellow, and orange colo -
ration of some fruits and veggies.
• Responsible for the vibrant
colors of many fruits &
vegetables
 ADVANTAGES
OF
ANTIOXIDANTS
 Boost Cardiovascular Health
• Antioxidants may
boost our
cardiovascular
health.It can
make our heart
process better
for distributing
and processing
blood
 Improves Cognitive Health
• Antioxidants can
improve memory
and cut the risk of
dementia. Vit. E is
known to ward off
depression.It is also maintain
your vascular health, repairing
neurons and preventing brain
damage that is often
associated with aging
 Enhance Immunity
• One report published in
the European Journal of
Clinical Nutrition says
that dietary antioxidant
supplementation
protects the immune
system and contributes
to healthy aging. They
also help treat other
issues related to a weak
immunity – like cold and
cough
 Good For Kidney Health
• Various animal
models have shown
that antioxidant
supplementation can
slow down the
progression of
chronic kidney
disease.
Antioxidants can be
particularly
beneficial for
anyone on dialysis.
 Can Benefit Smokers
• As per research,
intake of fruits and
vegetables can be a
protective strategy
for smokers. They
were also observed
to have increased oxidative stress
and compromised antioxidant
activity – which is why taking
antioxidants can work wonders.
 Can Treat Acne
• Vitamin C is one such
antioxidant that can
fight acne by combating
the resultant
inflammation. And
vitamin E promotes skin
cell growth, thereby
treating acne scars.
Other important
antioxidants for
treating acne include
zinc and selenium.
• Strengthen Hair
• Delay Aging
• Can Help Bodybuilders
• Treat Urinary Tract Infection
• Can Improve Fertility
• Might Promote Liver Health
• Improve Vision
DISADVANTAGES
OF
ANTIOXIDANTS
They prevent your body from making
its own antioxidants
• Although the supplements
provide you with
antioxidants, they can’t
balance the loss of your own
antioxidants which are
produced naturally rather
than artificially.
 Harm your body when taken in high
doses
• Vita.B6 can
cause nerve
damage, where
as vita.C can
cause nausea,
headaches,diarrhea,etc.High doses
of vita.C can also lead to
dangerously high levels of iron.
 They increase your risk of early death
or, again, do nothing at all
Recent research,
published on 10 July
2014, also showed that
taking antioxidant
supplements can
shorten one’s life
expectancy. Lung cancer patients who took
supplements in addition to taking natural
sources of antioxidants (e.g. food) ended up
dying sooner instead of living longer.