White, crystalline or flaked solid, odourless or having a characteristic faint aromatic odour.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene |
| Philippines | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene |
| Austria | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Belgium | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Cyprus | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Denmark | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Estonia | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Finland | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| France | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Germany | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Greece | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Hungary | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Ireland | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Italy | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Latvia | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Lithuania | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Malta | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Netherlands | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Poland | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Portugal | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Romania | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Slovakia | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Slovenia | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Spain | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Sweden | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) |
| Australia | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene |
| New Zealand | Approved | Butylated hydroxytoluene |
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: Suspected carcinogen, asthmatics and aspirin sensitive people should avoid, skin irritation. Prohibited in foods for infants and young children.
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: 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.
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: 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.
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: Petroleum derivative; BHT 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-cresol and isobutylene. It is one of the most commonly used antioxidants for food oils and fats and is much cheaper than BHA although it has more limited applications due to instability at high temperatures. There is evidence that BHT causes cell division. Typical products include biscuits, cakes, fats and oils, cereals, pastry and pastry products, sweets.see 320. Other names: 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: The HACSG recommend to avoid it. NOT SAFE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. Hyperactivity, Asthma, Urticaria, Insomnia, Skin rashes, Problems with liver metabolism. REPRODUCTIVE FAILURES. Blood cell changes. Cancer seen in animal studies. 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
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: Linked to hyperactivity.
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene: Has been linked to cancer.
(BHT)
2,6- di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol
2,6- di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
2,6- di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
2,6- di-tert-butyl-para-cresol
Impruvol
Ionol c.p.
Parabar
Vianol
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 | |
|---|---|---|
 | Consolidated Chemical Company | Australia |
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