Canola Oil With TBHQ And Citric Acid

Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from rapeseed. It is processed to reduce bitterness and then refined, bleached, and deodorized. TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) and citric acid are added to help prevent the oil from spoiling.

TBHQ and citric acid are added to oils and fats to act as antioxidants, preventing the oil from going rancid and extending shelf life. They are commonly found in processed foods like snacks, baked goods, and fried items where oils are used.

TBHQ is an FDA-approved antioxidant additive. Citric acid is also FDA-approved and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Both have been evaluated by JECFA and EFSA. While generally considered safe in small amounts used in food, some studies have raised questions about potential health effects of TBHQ at very high doses, though these are not typically seen with normal food consumption. Evidence is mixed on long-term effects, but regulatory bodies consider them safe at permitted levels.