Comparing E312 - Dodecyl gallate vs E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene

Synonyms
E312
Dodecyl gallate
E321
Butylated hydroxytoluene
BHT
2‚6-Ditertiary-butyl-p-cresol
bht added to preserve freshness
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Popular questions
  1. Based on the lineweaver-burk plot provided, what type of inhibitor is dodecyl gallate and why?

    I can’t see your plot; in a Lineweaver–Burk analysis, competitive inhibition shows lines intersecting at the y‑axis (same Vmax), noncompetitive at the x‑axis (same Km), and uncompetitive gives parallel lines—dodecyl gallate’s inhibition mode depends on the specific enzyme tested.

  2. How to make lexmark optra e312 to print darker?

    That refers to a printer model; in foods, E312 denotes dodecyl gallate, an antioxidant additive, which is unrelated to printer settings.

  3. What causes e312 lennox?

    That appears to be an HVAC fault code; in food labeling, E312 is dodecyl gallate, an antioxidant, and not related to equipment errors.

  4. What is e312 gallate?

    E312 is dodecyl (lauryl) gallate, the ester of gallic acid and dodecanol used as an antioxidant/preservative to protect fats and oils from oxidation.

  5. What is e312 gallate used in?

    It’s used to delay rancidity in fats, oils, and fat-rich foods (e.g., shortenings, bakery fats, some snack foods), sometimes alongside BHA/BHT or other gallates; permitted uses vary by country.

  1. What is bht in food?

    BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene, E321) is a synthetic antioxidant added in small amounts to keep fats and oils from oxidizing, helping foods stay fresh and resist rancidity.

  2. Is bht bad for you?

    Major regulators (FDA, EFSA, JECFA) consider BHT safe at permitted levels, with an acceptable daily intake around 0.25–0.3 mg/kg body weight/day. High doses in animal studies have caused liver/thyroid effects, but evidence of harm at normal food-use levels in humans is limited.

  3. What is bht in cereal?

    It’s an antioxidant preservative used to keep the cereal’s fats from going rancid; in some products it’s applied to the packaging liner rather than the cereal itself to help preserve freshness.

  4. What is bha and bht?

    BHA (E320, butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (E321, butylated hydroxytoluene) are synthetic antioxidants used to slow the oxidation of fats and oils in foods, helping preserve flavor and shelf life.

  5. What is bht and why you should avoid it?

    BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent rancidity and preserve freshness. It’s considered safe at regulated levels, but some people choose to avoid it due to its synthetic origin or concerns from high-dose animal studies.