The present disclosure relates to a composition that exhibits an antioxidant action. The present disclosure also relates to an emulsion or a foodstuff comprising the composition and to the use of the composition for preventing and/or inhibiting oxidation of an emulsion or a foodstuff. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to a process for preventing and/or inhibiting oxidation of an emulsion or a foodstuff comprising contacting a foodstuff or an emulsion with the composition. The present disclosure also relates to a composition that can impart flavour, and to the use of the composition for imparting flavour to an emulsion or a foodstuff.