The Origins of the Use of Antioxidants in Foods

Thomas H. Donnelly
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL 60626-5311
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (2), p 158
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p158
Publication Date (Web): February 1, 1996

Abstract

This article describes the development of the first antioxidant approved as a food additive, namely, gum guaiac, and some of the people involved, especially Roy C. Newton.

Keywords (Audience):

General Public

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Feature):

Products of Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Food Science

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