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E319Best avoided

TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone)

Antioxidant

E319, also known as TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone), is a food additive in the antioxidant category. Synthetic antioxidant in fast food and packaged snacks, concerns over DNA damage at high doses. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans.

Category
Antioxidant
Safety
Best avoided
Vegan
Yes

What is E319?

E319 (TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone)) — Synthetic antioxidant in fast food and packaged snacks, concerns over DNA damage at high doses.

Is E319 (TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone)) safe?

E319, also known as TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone), is a food additive in the antioxidant category. Synthetic antioxidant in fast food and packaged snacks, concerns over DNA damage at high doses. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans.

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