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sequestrant

 
Dictionary: se·ques·trant   (sĭ-kwĕs'trənt) pronunciation
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A chemical that promotes sequestration.


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A sequestering agent, as, for example, cholestyramine resin which binds bile acids in the intestine, thus preventing their absorption.

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A sequestrant is a food additive whose role is to improve the quality and stability of the food products. Sequestrants form chelate complexes with polyvalent metal ions, especially copper, iron and nickel, which serve as catalysts in the oxidation of the fats in the food. Sequestrants are a kind of preservative.

The name comes from Latin and means "to withdraw from use"[citation needed].

Common sequestrants are:

Sodium and calcium salts of EDTA are also commonly used in many foods and beverages.

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Veterinary Dictionary. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 3rd Edition. Copyright © 2007 by D.C. Blood, V.P. Studdert and C.C. Gay, Elsevier. All rights reserved.  Read more
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