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BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

Not approved

Synthetic antioxidant; restricted in the EU and banned for use in infant foods.

E / INS number: E321
Class: Synthetic Preservative
Allowed in organic: No

Also known as

butylated hydroxytoluenee321

Regulatory status

Jurisdiction	Status	Notes	Source
AU	restricted	Banned in infant foods in Australia.	FSANZ
EU	restricted	Permitted only at limited levels; prohibited in infant and follow-on formulae. (2008-12-16)	European Commission

Other synthetic preservative ingredients

Azodicarbonamide (ADA)BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)Calcium Propionate EDTA (Calcium Disodium)Methylparaben Potassium Bromate Potassium Sorbate Propylparaben Sodium Benzoate Sodium Nitrite Sodium Propionate Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites

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