TBHQ

Caution antioxidant

Synthetic antioxidant in oils and processed foods. ADI 0.7 mg/kg bw/day. Nausea at high doses.

Source: EFSA 2004; FDA 21 CFR 172.185

Also Known As

tert-butylhydroquinone E319

Regulatory Status

  • FDA (US): Permitted Source
  • EFSA (EU): ADI maintained; pre-neoplastic lesions at high doses Source
  • EU Regulation: Permitted Source
  • SFA (Singapore): Permitted Source

At high doses causes pre-neoplastic stomach lesions in animal studies; EFSA considers current ADI protective.

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