Ingredient

Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Mixed tocopherols and BHT are used together as antioxidants to prevent fats and oils …

What is Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness?

Mixed tocopherols are a group of vitamin E compounds. They are often sourced from vegetable oils like soybean or sunflower oil. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant.

Is Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness vegan?

Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness a major allergen?

Mixed tocopherols are typically derived from soy or other vegetable oils, but the refining process usually removes allergenic proteins.

What is Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness used for?

Mixed tocopherols and BHT are used together as antioxidants to prevent fats and oils in foods from becoming rancid and spoiling.

Is Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness safe?

Mixed tocopherols are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Mixed tocopherols and BHT are used together as antioxidants to prevent fats and oils in foods from becoming rancid and spoiling. This helps maintain the freshness and flavor of packaged foods, especially those containing fats and oils, such as cereals and baked goods.

Health notes

Mixed tocopherols are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. BHT is also FDA-approved as a food additive. Both are used to preserve food. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated BHT and set acceptable daily intakes. Studies on BHT have shown mixed results regarding potential health effects at very high doses, but it is considered safe at levels typically used in food.

Allergen info

Mixed tocopherols are typically derived from soy or other vegetable oils, but the refining process usually removes allergenic proteins. BHT is synthetic. Neither is considered a major allergen.

Foods that contain Mixed Tocopherols And BHT To Preserve Freshness

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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