The present invention relates to an antioxidant composition comprising a galactolipid, ascorbic acid and/or a derivative thereof, and at least one further lipid. Further aspects of the invention are the method of manufacturing such an antioxidant composition as well as the use of galactolipids in combination with ascorbic acid and/or a derivative thereof for protecting a composition against oxidation. Particularly, the invention relates to a composition to be used in food products.
