E320
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Antioxidant
What it is
A synthetic antioxidant that stops fats and oils turning rancid.
What it does
Antioxidant
Slows the reaction with oxygen that turns fats rancid and cut fruit brown.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Permitted only in specified categories at limits set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
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