White or slightly yellow crystals or waxy solid, with a faint characteristic odour.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole |
| Philippines | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole |
| Austria | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Belgium | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Cyprus | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Denmark | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Estonia | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Finland | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| France | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Germany | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Greece | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Hungary | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Ireland | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Italy | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Latvia | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Lithuania | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Malta | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Netherlands | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Poland | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Portugal | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Romania | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Slovakia | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Slovenia | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Spain | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Sweden | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) |
| Australia | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole |
| New Zealand | Approved | Butylated hydroxyanisole |
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: Serious concerns about carcinogenic and estrogenic effects, asthmatics and aspirin sensitive people should avoid, causes metabolic changes and accumulates in body fat. Banned in Japan in 1958 -Not permitted in foods for infants and young children.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: Serious concerns about carcinogenic and estrogenic effects, asthmatics and aspirin sensitive people should avoid, causes metabolic changes and accumulates in body fat. Banned in Japan in 1958 -Not permitted in foods for infants and young children.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: Antioxidants- Preservative It is Halal only if vegetable oil is used as a carrier because it is not available in 100% form. Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable oil is used as a carrier.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: Petroleum derivative, retards spoilage due to oxidation; used in edible oils, chewing gum, fats, margarine, nuts, instant potato products, polyethylene food wraps; not permitted in infant foods, can provoke an allergic reaction in some people, may trigger hyperactivity and other intolerances; serious concerns over carcinogenicity and estrogenic effects, in large doses caused tumors in lab animals.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: Petroleum derivative, BHA is a synthetic analogue of vitamin E and operates by reducing oxygen radicals and interrupting the propagation of oxidation processes. It is widely used as an antioxidant and preservative, and is prepared from p-methoxyphenol and isobutene. BHA can be used in baked products as it is stable at high temperatures, it is mainly used to prevent rancidity in fats and oils.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: The HACSG recommends to avoid it. Can cause hyperactivity; asthma; adverse reactions; allergies; NOT SUITABLE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. Hyperactivity, Urticaria, Insomnia, Raised lipid and cholesterol in blood. Problems with liver metabolism. As this substance is not suitable for babies under six months we suggest it would be advisable for pregnant and lactating mothers to avoid it also unless/until it is proven safe in these circumstances.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products. Low intake levels of BHA shows no significant association with an increased risk of cancer.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole: Has been linked to cancer.
(BHA)
Butyl hydroxyanisole
Tert- butyl hydroxyanisole
2(3)-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
tert- butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl and 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
(1,1- dimethyl ethyl)-4-methoxyphenol
(1,1- dimethylethyl)-4-methoxyphenol
Embanox
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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