Comparing E320 - Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha) vs E307B - concentrated tocopherol

Overview

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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E307B - concentrated tocopherol

Concentrated tocopherol (E307b) is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant in foods. It helps keep oils and fats from going rancid, protecting flavor, color, and nutrients during storage.

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Synonyms
E320
Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)
Butylated hydroxyanisole
BHA
E307b
concentrated tocopherol
Functions
antioxidant
antioxidant
Origins
Synthetic
Plant
Synthetic
Products

Found in 3,273 products

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Popular questions

  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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