Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)

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Details

• Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) is an antioxidant and is procured by artificial synthesis and is specifically used for stabilizing and preventing Rancidification of edible fats and oils whether vegetable or animal based.
• It is very widely applied for increasing the shelf-life of oils and fats. TBHQ is the most effective antioxidant for highly unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats.
• TBHQ shows no discoloration when used in the presence of iron and produces no discernible odor or flavor when added to various oils, fats, and foods.
• It has good solubility in food fats and oils and can be combined with other antioxidants such as BHA to produce highly effective antioxidant combinations.

Advantages of Using TBHQ

• TBHQ is non-toxic in the required level of concentrations
• Addition of TBHQ is easy
• Does not give objectionable colour even in contact with metals like Iron and Copper
• Reasonable Cost – Since TBHQ is added only in small quantities, the cost of addition is minimal
• TBHQ is stable at high temperatures