With TBHQ Added For Freshness Palm Oil

Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palms. It is a semi-solid at room temperature and is used in a wide variety of processed foods. TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic antioxidant that is added to prevent oils from going rancid.

TBHQ is added to foods containing fats and oils to prevent oxidation, which can cause spoilage and off-flavors. It helps extend the shelf life of products like cookies, crackers, and fried snacks. It is often used in combination with other antioxidants.

TBHQ is approved by the FDA as a food additive and is also permitted in many other countries. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated TBHQ and established acceptable daily intake levels. Some studies in animals have shown adverse effects at very high doses, but these are not considered relevant to typical human consumption levels.