Food Antioxidant

• TBHQ

Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group.

Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) has been commonly used as a synthetic food antioxidant to prevent oils and fats from oxidative deterioration and rancidity due to its potent anti-lipid peroxidation activity.

Commercial TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) is produced by reacting hydroquinone with tert-butanol or isobutylene.

Fats and oils are important nutrients in our food. However, under normal conditions, they’re easily oxidized and will gradually deteriorate due to unsaturated fatty acids in it during storage.

Food grade TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) is a powerful synthetic phenolic antioxidant mainly used for preserving freshness by preventing unsaturated fatty acids in oils and fats from being oxidized & deteriorated.

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