Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) (E319)
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What is Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) (E319)?
TBHQ (E319) is an antioxidant that stops cooking oils and fried snacks from going rancid. Normal amounts stay below the safe daily limit, and the harm seen in animals came from high doses. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)?
Yasno’s verdict on Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ): Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) allowed in the EU?
EU status of Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ): Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
Sources
- EFSA assessment of tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), European Food Safety Authority, 2004
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