Ingredient · Preservative

TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone)

Mixed · 4/10, higher is cleaner

E-number E319

How we reached this

EU permitted at low limits; emerging evidence of immune-system effects in rodent models. FDA ADI 0.7 mg/kg/day.

Sources · 2

Vandenberg et al. EHP 2012 (immune effects)https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1104364
FDA SCOGS / Substances Added to Food (Generally Recognized as Safe) databasehttps://www.cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=SCOGS

Regulatory position

European UnionPermitted with ADI 0.7 mg/kg/day (E319)

United StatesPermitted with use-level limits

NotesEmerging immune-system signal in animal models (Vandenberg et al. EHP 2012). FDA + EU both maintain ADIs. | Emerging immune-system signal in animal models (Vandenberg et al. EHP 2012). FDA + EU both maintain ADIs.

Also listed as

E319tert-butylhydroquinone

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