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What is the primary function of antioxidants?

Options

  1. AEnhancing food flavor
  2. BIncreasing food shelf life by retarding the action of oxygen
  3. CPromoting microbial growth in food
  4. DAdding nutritive value to food

Correct answer

B. Increasing food shelf life by retarding the action of oxygen

Step-by-step solution

Antioxidants help in food preservation by retarding the action of oxygen on food, which increases shelf life.

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