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TBHQ

What is TBHQ?

TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone) also known as tertiary butylhydroquinone is a derivative of hydroquinone. [1] It used as a a stabilizer and preservative in food products.

Disputes

"TBHQ is also shown to be a carcinogen in many animal tissues." [2]

History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing TBHQ


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "TBHQ".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. tert-Butylhydroquinone - Wikipedia
  2. tert-Butylhydroquinone - JBC

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Tert Butylhydroquinone

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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