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An 'antioxidant' is a chemical that prevents oxidation (that is, the formation of oxygen compounds). Oils are particularly prone to oxidation, and are said to become 'rancid' when they do. Most people find the odor of rancid oil bad (or worse) and therefore it is considered very undesirable. Consequently, it is quite common to add antioxidants to oils (oily foods). Some oils, such as Olive Oil, contain natural antioxidants and are relatively resistant to oxidation without the addition of artificial antioxidants. (Note that there are other causes of rancidity besides oxidation.)

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