sequestrant

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English - Turkish
(Gıda) Yiyeceklerin stabilitesini ve kalitesini arttıran koruyucu bir katkı maddesi
English - English
any compound that promotes sequestration by forming chelate compounds with metal ions; especially when used as food additives in order to prevent metal catalyzed oxidation
A sequestrant is a food additive whose role is to improve the quality and stability of the food products. Sequestrants form chelate complexes with polyvalent metal ions. Especially copper, iron and nickel, which serve as catalysts in the oxidation of the fats in the food. Sequestrants are a kind of preservative