Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Phenolic synthetic antioxidant preventing fat oxidation, associated with liver enlargement and endocrine concerns.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Restricted to 0.2 g/kg in chewing gum & fats
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved up to 0.02% fat
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Strictly limited ADI 0.25 mg/kg
Commonly Found Foods
Chewing gum basedry cerealssnack crackers
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Green tea catechins✓ Ascorbyl palmitate
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