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Why are packets of oily or fatty foods flushed with nitrogen gas?
Why are packets of oily or fatty foods flushed with nitrogen gas?
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Antioxidants are chemical substances added to foods for the exact same purpose: preventing oxidation.
Updated On: Mar 16, 2026
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