Tert-Butylhydroquinone is an aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It can be combined with other preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). As a food additive, its E number is E319. It is also added to varnishes, lacquers, resins, and oil field additives. A review of scientific literature concerning the toxicity of TBHQ determined that there is a wide margin of safety between the levels of intake by humans and the doses that produce adverse effects in animal studies.
Antioxidant is a substance added in small quantities to hydrocarbons which are susceptible to oxidation. Tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a white, crystalline solid having a characteristic odor. It is practically insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and in ether. It is used a fixative in perfumery to reduce the evaporation rate and improve stability.
Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) is the synthetic food grade antioxidant, which was developed to be used in stabilizing various vegetable oils, fats and food against oxidative deterioration, thus retrading development of rancidity in these products and extending their storage life. Among the various synthetic anti-oxidant, TBHQ and Propyl Gallate are the most effective. However, unlike Propyl Gallate, TBHQ is not prone to discolouration in presence of Iorn. TBHQ can also be advantageous in essential oils, nuts, buffer fat and food packaging material.
Cosmetics , Edibile Fats, Emulsifiers, Flavouring and spices, Margarine, Snack foods like Freid Pototo chips, Instant Noodles, Citrus oils, Butter fats, Fried Nuts, Pat Foods, Cereal and Grains, Lard, Essential oils like Peppermint oil, Orange oil etc. Because TBHQ as a food additives does not cause discoloration or change flavor or odor of the material to which it is added, the chemical is used to help the chicken and other ingredients.
Other food additives: Sodium Ascorbate Green tea extract
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