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Sulphite acts as _______________

(a) Oxidant

(b) Anti-oxidant

(c) Anti-inflammatory

(d) Anti-aging

I have been asked this question in unit test.

My question is from Fermentation Biochemistry in division The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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Right choice is (b) Anti-oxidant

Best explanation: Sulphite acts as a natural anti-oxidants. They are added to fermenting alcohol beverages because it is more toxic to bacteria and molds than to yeast. In addition to that, it also acts as anti-oxidants in many food products.

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