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Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is an antioxidant used to slow rancidity in fats and oils.

Butylated hydroxyanisoleantioxidant / preservative3 fuentes oficialesRevisado 19 de junio de 2026
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Butylated hydroxyanisole structure
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Contexto de seguridad

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BHA is a review signal for shoppers who limit synthetic antioxidants or eat a product often. Product category, allowed use and personal preference should be checked.

Some people may choose to limit it based on preference, sensitivity, clinician advice or product context.

Reconocimiento en etiqueta

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Contexto alimentario probable

CerealsSnack foodsShorteningPackaged baked goods

Profundidad de fuentes

4

3 referencias oficiales más 1 revisión editorial.

Resumen

Qué hace Butylated Hydroxyanisole en alimentos envasados

BHA is a synthetic antioxidant that can appear in snack foods, cereals, fats and packaged products with oils. Eatibo flags it for people who prefer fewer synthetic antioxidants or want to compare frequently eaten packaged foods.

Por qué se usa

  • Slowing fat oxidation
  • Protecting flavor
  • Supporting shelf life

Efecto técnico

  • ANTIOXIDANT

Nombres a vigilar

  • BHA
  • E320

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Referencias

Fuentes oficiales y editoriales

FDAFDA Substances Added to Food inventoryFDAFDA Food Additive Status ListeCFR21 CFR food additive regulationsWikipediaButylated hydroxyanisole overview

Preguntas

Respuestas rápidas sobre Butylated Hydroxyanisole

What does BHA do in packaged food?

It helps slow oxidation in fats and oils, which can protect flavor and shelf life.

Why does Eatibo rate BHA as limit or avoid for some?

Some users prefer to limit synthetic antioxidants, especially in products they eat frequently.

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