BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) (Antioxidant)
International number (INS/E number) E320
How it's written on Korean labels BHA(부틸히드록시아니솔)부틸히드록시아니솔
What is this additive?
An antioxidant the IARC classifies as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic).
Check Foreign regulators or international bodies have taken official action (ban, warning label or carcinogen classification).
What is it used for?
- Slows fats and other components from going rancid or changing color in air.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–0.5 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 1988)
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean) · IARC classifications
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
RamyeonSnacksCooking & frying oilChewing gum
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Common in fried products (fried instant noodles, fried snacks). Compare with non-fried or baked versions.
- On Korean labels, also look for 부틸히드록시아니솔.
Products with BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)
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