A synthetic antioxidant added to fats and oils to prevent them from going rancid. It is also widely used in packaging materials. Approved by EFSA and FDA, though some animal studies have raised questions about high-dose effects — the doses studied are far above what humans typically consume. Most regulatory bodies consider it safe at current permitted levels, but it remains one of the more debated synthetic preservatives.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 2 food categories:
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