Question

Butylated hydroxy toluene as a food additive acts as

• A. flavouring agent
• B. emulsifier
• C. antioxidant
• D. colouring agent

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

antioxidant

Answer 2

Butylated $p$ -hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated $p$ -hydroxy toluene (BHT), esters of gallic acid are examples of antioxidants. These chemicals retard the action of oxygen on the food material and help in its preservation.