Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Noun

• a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products; 

  • a substance such as Vitamin C or E that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism

Notes

• Foods are treated with antioxidants to forestall spoilage, in particular the rancidification of oils and fats.

• Known dietary antioxidants are vitamins A, C, and E.

References

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioxidant 

Herbal Plants with Antioxidant properties