01 / 04What it is
E320 in plain English
Butylated hydroxyanisole is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant. Classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic (group 2B). Restricted in several jurisdictions.
IARC group 2B — possibly carcinogenic to humans.
02 / 04Why it's used
It fights rancidity.
To stop fats and oils from going rancid by mopping up oxygen radicals, protecting flavour and shelf life.
antioxidant
03 / 04Health concerns
A real concern.
Banned in at least one major jurisdiction, or IARC group 2B (possibly carcinogenic).
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- High risk
- Filtr score penalty
- −6 points
- Category
- Antioxidant
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