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E 319Antioxidants & Acidity Regulators

Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)

Characteristics

Additive NameTertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)
E No.E 319
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils from going rancid. Found mainly in processed snack foods, crackers, and fast food fried products where shelf life extension matters most. It works by slowing oxidation in food with high fat content.

Source

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E 319 - Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) | E-Number Information