Comparing E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene vs E304II - Ascorbyl stearate

Synonyms
E321
Butylated hydroxytoluene
BHT
2‚6-Ditertiary-butyl-p-cresol
bht added to preserve freshness
E304ii
Ascorbyl stearate
E305
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Popular questions
  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.

  1. Error e305 when starting xbox one for first time?

    The 'E305' Xbox error is unrelated to food E‑numbers. E304II (ascorbyl stearate) is a fat‑soluble vitamin C ester used as an antioxidant in foods and is considered safe at permitted levels in the EU, U.S., Canada, and Australia/New Zealand.

  2. How to access hard drive on toshiba satellite e305-s1990?

    That Toshiba 'E305' model designation has no connection to food additives. E304II ascorbyl stearate is an antioxidant used in foods, with no safety concerns at authorized uses (quantum satis in the EU).

  3. How to add music to a sony bean nw-e305?

    The Sony NW‑E305 model name is unrelated to E‑numbers. E304II (ascorbyl stearate) is a food antioxidant formed from ascorbic acid and stearic acid and is approved for use in many countries.

  4. How to change memory in toshiba satellite e305-s1990x?

    Device model numbers with 'E305' are not food additives. E304II ascorbyl stearate functions as an antioxidant in fat‑rich foods and is regarded as safe at permitted levels.

  5. How to connect external audio source to radio on 2008 mercede-benz e305 sedan?

    A car model labeled 'E305' has no bearing on food E‑numbers. E304II (ascorbyl stearate) is a permitted antioxidant that may be made from plant or animal fats, so vegans should check the source with manufacturers.