Soybean And Palm Oil With TBHQ For Freshness

This ingredient is a blend of soybean oil and palm oil, with TBHQ added as an antioxidant to preserve freshness and prevent the oils from going rancid. Soybean oil comes from soybeans, and palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. The oils are refined and processed before being blended and mixed with TBHQ.

This blend is used to extend the shelf life of foods by preventing fat oxidation, which can cause off-flavors and odors. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, as well as cereal bars and other processed snacks where a stable fat source is needed.

TBHQ is approved by the FDA as a food additive (21 CFR 172.185) and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used within specified limits. It is used in small amounts to prevent spoilage. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated TBHQ and established acceptable daily intakes. Some studies in animals have raised questions about potential health effects at very high doses, but these are not considered relevant at typical human consumption levels.