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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simpler and cheaper form of an antioxidant (an antioxidant is typically used to prevent any harmful effects of oxygen on foodstuffs and other substances, Two antioxidants commonly used are GRINDOX 142 and GRINDOX 1029, which contain many ingredients and are very expensive to manufacture). A sugar, in particular 1,5-D-anhydrofructose (“AF”), is used as an antioxidant, in particular as an antioxidant in foods and beverages, comprising 1,5-D-an Use as hydrofructose ("AF") sweetener, in particular as a food and beverage sweetener, preferably as a human food and beverage. [Selection figure] None |