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What are Sequestrants?

(a) They are added to keep the food stable

(b) Form a complex ion with metals like copper, iron etc

(c) Added for color

(d) They keep the food oxidized

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This interesting question is from Food Additives in division Food Adulteration, Additives and Food Packaging and Labeling of Food Engineering

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Right answer is (b) Form a complex ion with metals like copper, iron etc

Easiest explanation: Sequestrants form a complex ion with metals like iron etc. These metals trigger auto-oxidation. Hence, forming complexes prevents them from reacting with oxygen and leading to rancidity etc.

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