Ingredient

BHT To Maintain Freshness

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add BHT to foods to prevent fats and oils from going rancid, which …

What it is

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is made from petroleum-based chemicals through a process called alkylation.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add BHT to foods to prevent fats and oils from going rancid, which helps maintain freshness. It is commonly found in cereals, snack foods, baked goods, and chewing gum.

Health notes

BHT is approved by the FDA as a food additive to preserve freshness. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated BHT and established an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have raised questions about BHT's safety, but regulatory bodies like the FDA consider it safe at current levels of use.

Allergen info

BHT is not derived from any of the FDA's major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing BHT To Maintain Freshness

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DUBBLE BUBBLE Bubble Gum Chewing Gum & Mints 375kcal 0Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs Anglin Enterprises Bubble Gum, Ground Ball Grape Chewing Gum & Mints 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 66.7Carbs Chicles Canel's Sa De Cv La Vaquita Chew Pops, Caramel, Pecan Candy 353kcal 0Protein 7.7Fat 70.6Carbs GS1 Mexico Bubble Gum Chewing Gum & Mints 340kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Allied Superstar, Inc. Chick-O-Stick, Candy Candy 444kcal 5.6Protein 11.1Fat 77.8Carbs Sweet Mint Pure White Gum, Sweet Mint Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Sweet Mint Pure White Gum, Sweet Mint Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Chewing Gum, Spearmint Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Chewing Gum, Spearmint Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Sugarfree Chewing Gum, Fresh Mint Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Mentos, Pure Fresh Mint Sugarfree Gum Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Mentos, Chewing Gum Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Mentos, Pure Sugar Free Gum, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Sugarfree Gum Chewing Gum & Mints 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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