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ous ring substitutions (Fig. 30). For maximum efficiency, primary antioxidants are often used
in combination with other phenolic
antioxidants or with various metal sequestering agents (see Table 6).
Although the mechanisms by which many antioxidants impart stability to pure oils are
relatively well known, much remains to be
learned about their action in complex foods.
FIGURE 30
Major antioxidants