Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness
What is Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness?
Palm oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of oil palm trees. TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic antioxidant that is added to fats and oils to help prevent them from spoiling.
Is Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness vegan?
Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness a major allergen?
Neither palm oil nor TBHQ is considered a major allergen.
What is Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness used for?
Palm oil is widely used in processed foods for its texture, stability, and as a source of fat.
Is Palm Oil With TBHQ Added For Freshness safe?
Palm oil is high in saturated fat; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 recommend keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories.
Why it's used
Palm oil is widely used in processed foods for its texture, stability, and as a source of fat. TBHQ is added to palm oil to act as a preservative, extending the shelf life of food products by preventing the oil from going rancid.
Health notes
Palm oil is high in saturated fat; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 recommend keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. TBHQ is approved by the FDA as a food additive. JECFA has evaluated TBHQ and set an acceptable daily intake, and major food safety authorities consider it safe at approved levels.
Allergen info
Neither palm oil nor TBHQ is considered a major allergen.
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