TBHQ (Antioxidant)
International number (INS/E number) E319
How it's written on Korean labels TBHQ터셔리부틸히드로퀴논
What is this additive?
Stops fats going rancid. High-dose animal-study results are debated.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
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): 0–0.7 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 1999)
⚠ 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)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
RamyeonSnacksCooking & frying oil
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 터셔리부틸히드로퀴논.
Products with TBHQ
No collected product lists TBHQ yet. We'll show them here as products are added.
Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.
Related additives
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
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