Is bha the same as BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?

Yes — bha and BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is бха the same as BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?

Yes — бха and BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is e320 the same as BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?

Yes — e320 and BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is butylated hydroxyanisole the same as BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?

Yes — butylated hydroxyanisole and BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is бутилиран хидроксианизол the same as BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?

Yes — бутилиран хидроксианизол and BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) (E320) — what it is & is it safe?

What is BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?

Preservative used to prevent fat spoilage. IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) based on rodent forestomach tumors; IARC itself notes this mechanism is not considered relevant to humans. Not banned by FDA or EFSA, both of which permit it with a set ADI.

Is BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) safe?

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 22 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: IARC, EWG

Also known as

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) is also known as bha, бха, e320, butylated hydroxyanisole, бутилиран хидроксианизол — these all refer to the same ingredient.

bha e320 butylated hydroxyanisole бха бутилиран хидроксианизол