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And TBHQ

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
TBHQ is added to foods to prevent fats and oils from going rancid, which …

What it is

TBHQ, or tert-Butylhydroquinone, is a synthetic antioxidant. It is made from hydroquinone, which is derived from petroleum.

Why it's used

TBHQ is added to foods to prevent fats and oils from going rancid, which helps extend shelf life. It is commonly found in processed foods with high fat content, such as cakes, snack cakes, frozen appetizers, and other snack foods.

Health notes

In the U.S., TBHQ is approved as a food additive and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used within specified limits. Both JECFA and EFSA have evaluated TBHQ and established acceptable daily intakes. Some studies in animals have shown potential health effects at very high doses, but these are not considered relevant to typical human consumption levels.

Allergen info

TBHQ is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing And TBHQ

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Dimensionally Designed Hansel, Premium Sandwich, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Crackers & Biscotti High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 12.5Protein 25Fat 59.4Carbs Morris Family Enterprises, Inc. Oishi, Corn Snack, Nacho Cheese, Nacho Cheese Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 26.7Fat 60Carbs Choice Foods LLC Crispy Marshmallow S'Mores, Chocolate, Graham, & Marshmallow Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 359kcal 3.1Protein 9.4Fat 65.6Carbs Choice Foods LLC Crispy Marshmallow S'Mores, Chocolate, Graham, & Marshmallow Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 382kcal 3.6Protein 10.7Fat 67.9Carbs Chung's Foods, Inc. Chung's, Shrimp Egg Roll Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 194kcal 6.5Protein 5.9Fat 28.8Carbs Chung's, Pork Egg Rolls Chung's Foods, Inc. Chung's, Pork Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 198kcal 7.0Protein 5.8Fat 27.9Carbs Ingles Markets Inc. Pork Egg Roll Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 198kcal 7.0Protein 5.8Fat 27.9Carbs Ingles Markets Inc. White Meat Chicken Egg Roll Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 186kcal 7.0Protein 4.7Fat 27.9Carbs B&G Foods North America, Inc. Bouillon Cubes, Chicken Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Marshmallow Treat Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 401kcal 4.2Protein 7.0Fat 80.3Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Marshmallow Treat Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 406kcal 4.2Protein 10.6Fat 73.2Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Marshmellow Treat Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 4.2Protein 10.6Fat 71.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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