Comparing E311 - Octyl gallate vs E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)

Overview

E311 - Octyl gallate

Octyl gallate (E311) is an antioxidant used to help keep fats and oils from going rancid. It belongs to the “gallates” family, which includes propyl and dodecyl gallate, and is added in tiny amounts to stabilize flavor, color, and aroma in fatty foods.

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E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), also labeled as E320, is a synthetic antioxidant used to keep fats and oils from going rancid. It helps protect flavor, color, and texture in many shelf‑stable foods. You will usually see it listed as “BHA” or “E320” on ingredient labels.

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Synonyms
E311
Octyl gallate
Octyl ester of gallic acid
E320
Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)
Butylated hydroxyanisole
BHA
Functions
antioxidant
antioxidant
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Synthetic
Products

Found in 1 products

Found in 3,273 products

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Popular questions

  1. How to identify a u joint by e311?

    E311 refers to octyl gallate, a food antioxidant/preservative, not a U‑joint designation; U‑joints are identified by part numbers or by measuring cap diameter and overall width per the drivetrain maker’s specs.

  2. How to root micromax e311 from cmd?

    E311 is octyl gallate, a food additive, and has no relation to phone rooting or commands; consult device‑specific Android resources for the Micromax Nitro 2 instead.

  3. I have broked my back panel in micromax e311 nitro 2 how can i get it again?

    E311 denotes octyl gallate in food labeling and isn’t related to phone parts; for a replacement back panel, contact Micromax service or third‑party parts suppliers.

  4. What is error e311 in edd?

    On food labels, E311 means octyl gallate; any “E311” error in an EDD system is unrelated and you’ll need that system’s documentation or support to interpret it.

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  1. What is bha in food?

    BHA (E320), butylated hydroxyanisole, is a synthetic antioxidant preservative used to slow oxidation and rancidity in fats and oils in foods and packaging.

  2. What is aha and bha?

    In skincare, AHA and BHA are alpha and beta hydroxy acids used as exfoliants; this is different from the food additive BHA (E320), which is butylated hydroxyanisole used as an antioxidant in foods.

  3. Is salicylic acid a bha?

    Yes—salicylic acid is a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) used in skincare and is not the same as the food additive BHA (E320, butylated hydroxyanisole).

  4. What is bha and bht?

    BHA (E320, butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (E321, butylated hydroxytoluene) are synthetic antioxidants added to foods and packaging to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life.

  5. What is bha in skin care?

    In skincare, BHA typically means salicylic acid, an oil‑soluble exfoliant for unclogging pores; this is different from food-additive BHA (E320), which is an antioxidant preservative.

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