journal article·2026-06-22Open access

Recent Advances in Artificial and Natural Antioxidants for Food

Monica Gallo

Applied Sciences· Volume 16· Issue 12

Abstract

Antioxidants are chemical substances (molecules, ions, radicals) or physical agents that slow or prevent the oxidation of other substances [...]
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities · Free Radicals and Antioxidants · Edible Oils Quality and Analysis

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Affiliations

Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy

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