Butylated hydroxy toluene as a food additive acts as

Question

Butylated hydroxy toluene as a food additive acts as (A) flavouring agent (B) emulsifier (C) antioxidant (D) colouring agent

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Butylated p -hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated p -hydroxy toluene (BHT), esters of gallic acid are examples of antioxidants. These chemicals retard the action of oxygen on the food material and help in its preservation.

Q. Butylated hydroxy toluene as a food additive acts as

flavouring agent

emulsifier

antioxidant

colouring agent

Butylated $p$ -hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated $p$ -hydroxy toluene (BHT), esters of gallic acid are examples of antioxidants. These chemicals retard the action of oxygen on the food material and help in its preservation.