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PureScan
Moderate concernAntioxidant
E319

Tertiary-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)

TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used in frying oils and snacks.

What the evidence says

  1. 1Animal studies suggest effects on the immune system
  2. 2EFSA found some high consumers may exceed the acceptable daily intake

Sources

EFSA’s scientific evaluation of E319 (opens in a new tab)

In a PureScan score

An ingredient of moderate concern removes 20 points from the additives and ingredients part of the score. One caps a score at 65, two at 50, and three or more at 40. How we score