Palm And Canola Oils With TBHQ And Citric Acid

This ingredient is a blend of palm oil and canola oil, which are vegetable oils. TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is an antioxidant added to help preserve the oils. Citric acid, often naturally present in citrus fruits, is also added as an antioxidant and to help stabilize the mixture.

Manufacturers add this blend to foods to improve texture and shelf life. The oils provide richness and mouthfeel, while TBHQ and citric acid prevent the oils from going rancid, extending the product's freshness. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies and biscuits.

Palm and canola oils are common food ingredients. TBHQ is an FDA-approved antioxidant used to preserve freshness in foods. The FDA has reviewed TBHQ and considers it safe at levels typically found in food. Citric acid is widely used and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. While some studies have explored the health effects of consuming large amounts of these oils or additives, typical dietary intake is not associated with adverse health effects.