BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

E321
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Antioxidant / acidity regulator (E300–399)

What is BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)?

Preservative similar to BHA. Linked to liver issues and risk of tumor promotion in high animal doses.

Is BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) safe?

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 28 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: FDA

Also known as

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is also known as bht, бхт, e321, antioxidant bht, antioxidant: bht — these all refer to the same ingredient.

bht e321 butylated hydroxytoluene бхт бутилиран хидрокситолуен antioxidant bht antioxidant: bht антиоксидант бхт antioxidant e321

Where BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is typically found

Meals Snacks Sweet Snacks Confectioneries Chewing Gum

Related additives

Natural Flavouring Sugar (Sucrose) Gum Base Glycerol (Glycerin) (E422) Citric Acid (E330) wheat Sorbitol (E420) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Palm Oil Maltodextrin Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300) Sodium Ascorbate (E301) Calcium Ascorbate (E302) Ascorbyl Palmitate (E304) Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (E306) Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E) (E307)

Products containing BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

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White Peppermint Şekersiz Sakız 8690840174539
Un Kurabiyesi
Un Kurabiyesi 0240000011143
Oneo Slims Portakal & Kivi Aromalı C Vitaminli Şekersiz Sakız
Oneo Slims Portakal & Kivi Aromalı C Vitaminli Şekersiz Sakız 8690504228936
Pembo Karışık Meyve Aromalı Balonlu Sakız
Pembo Karışık Meyve Aromalı Balonlu Sakız 8690840229093
Ekşi Elma Aromalı Balonlu Sakız
Ekşi Elma Aromalı Balonlu Sakız 86945875
τσίχλες
τσίχλες 8723400938774
НУДЪЛИ БИГ ЛАНЧ ПИЛЕ И ЛУК
НУДЪЛИ БИГ ЛАНЧ ПИЛЕ И ЛУК 4607160450919
mentos
mentos 80832188
Chewing Gum mentos pure white
Chewing Gum mentos pure white 80753605
Pure fresh
Pure fresh 80856306
Misket Galaxy Tutti Frutti
Misket Galaxy Tutti Frutti 8681451513817
Oriental express noodles vegan prawn flavour
Oriental express noodles vegan prawn flavour 5206674101042
oriental express noodles κοτοπουλο
oriental express noodles κοτοπουλο 5206674101059
instant noodles with Oriental Vegetables flavour
instant noodles with Oriental Vegetables flavour 5206674101004
Chewing gum
Chewing gum 80811107
Bread Pan
Bread Pan 4800194173223
Noodles with vegetables
Noodles with vegetables 5206674101011
STICK
STICK 8681259500491
Special K Oats & Honey Cereal
Special K Oats & Honey Cereal 0038000200823
Noodle Cup Duck Taste with Black Pepper & Paprika
Noodle Cup Duck Taste with Black Pepper & Paprika 7613036679978
Бумука
Бумука 4033443792337
Ice Cream Cocoa High Protein
Ice Cream Cocoa High Protein 3800075005255
Yummies multivitamin
Yummies multivitamin 8588007709697
Big Babol Shakies
Big Babol Shakies 80897354
НУДЪЛС С ВКУС НА ЗАДУШЕНО ПИЛЕ И ЛУК С МЕСО
НУДЪЛС С ВКУС НА ЗАДУШЕНО ПИЛЕ И ЛУК С МЕСО 4607160450018
big babol - Дъвки с плодов вкус
big babol - Дъвки с плодов вкус 80757092
Mentor Chewing Gum Pure Fresh Bubblegum Sugarfree
Mentor Chewing Gum Pure Fresh Bubblegum Sugarfree 80841418

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