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How can BHT prolong the shelf life of food?
BHT is a free radical inhibitor. I removes free radicals by reacting with them.BHT is used as a food additive because it is an antioxidant.
Which gas does an antioxidant stop from reacting with food?
oxygen? i think
When food is left out in the open it becomes rots why?
its due to the oxygen reacting with the chemicals withing the food it creates an reaction causing the food to rots
Why does water usually put out fire?
Water stops oxygen from getting to the flame, and oxygen is the fire's food.
Why do you need oxygen in the air?
Or bodies get energy by reacting sugars we get from our food with oxygen from the air. Without oxygen this reaction cannot occur and our cells cannot operate. Without oxygen, a person will die in a matter of minutes.
What stops food from reacting with oxygen?
for more solid foods, plastic wrap,sealing in tinfoil, and zip-top bags generally work decently to prevent interaction with oxygen and the air in general. For fruits and other things , which 'brown' due to oxidization, you can add a weak acid, such as lemon/orange juice, or even vinegar depending on the taste you want for the food, which will make the oxidation process slower.
What are the elements contained in monopotassium phosphate?
Monopotassium phosphate contains the elements potassium, phosphorus, and oxygen. It is a soluble salt and is commonly used as a fertilizer or food additive.
What is the food additive E417?
The food additive E417 is tara gum. It's an ingredient used as a food binder or thickening agent.
What food has no additive?
chocolate
Is ascorbic acid a food additive?
Yes it's a food additive. It is used as an antioxidant and it is a color retention agent.
Is trisodium phosphate allowed as a food additive by the FDA?
Yes, trisodium phosphate is allowed as a food additive by the FDA.
What will happen if photosynthasis stops?
if photosynthesis stops animals will not get food to eat .The amount of oxygen will decrease and amount of carbon dioxide will increase and the ice will melt which can cause floods.
