The Claim

The addition of an antioxidant mixture (propyl gallate, citric acid, propylene glycol, and BHA) to silage reduces lipid oxidation in oil extracted from saithe viscera with liver, as evidenced by lower peroxide value, p-anisidine value, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances compared to silage without antioxidants.

Source: Silage for upcycling oil from saithe (Pollachius virens) viscera – Effect of raw material freshness on the oil quality

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Adding a specific blend of antioxidants to fish silage lowers measurable signs of oil spoilage in the extracted oil compared to silage without these additives.

See the scientific wording

Adding an antioxidant mixture (propyl gallate, citric acid, propylene glycol, and BHA) to silage significantly reduces lipid oxidation in oil extracted from saithe viscera with liver, as measured by lower peroxide value, p-anisidine value, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances compared to silage without antioxidants.

Why this might work

Antioxidants stop fats from breaking down by grabbing harmful molecules that start the spoilage process, preventing the formation of rancid-smelling compounds and preserving the healthy fats.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Silage for upcycling oil from saithe (Pollachius virens) viscera – Effect of raw material freshness on the oil quality

    When scientists added common antioxidants like citric acid and propyl gallate to fish waste before turning it into oil, the oil stayed fresher longer and didn’t go rancid as quickly. This means the antioxidants worked exactly as the claim says they would.

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