Hazard level: Moderate health concern Antioxidant / acidity regulator (E300–399)
What is BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)?
Preservative similar to BHA. Linked to liver issues and risk of tumor promotion in high animal doses.
Is BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) safe?
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) 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 16 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: FDA
Also known as
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is also known as bht, бхт, e321, butylated hydroxytoluene, бутилиран хидрокситолуен — these all refer to the same ingredient.