Canola Soybean Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness

This ingredient is a blend of oils derived from canola (rapeseed) and soybeans, with TBHQ added. Canola oil is extracted from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, while soybean oil comes from soybeans. Both oils are processed and refined for use in food.

This blend is used as a cooking oil and a source of fat in processed foods. TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is added as an antioxidant to prevent the oils from spoiling and going rancid, extending their shelf life. It is commonly found in baked goods like crackers and processed meats.

The individual oils (canola and soybean) are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. TBHQ is also permitted as a food additive by the FDA for use as an antioxidant. It is approved in many countries, and international bodies like JECFA have evaluated its safety. Some studies have raised questions about potential health effects of TBHQ at very high doses, but regulatory bodies consider it safe at the levels used in food.