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Food additives data book - wordpres

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FUNCTION IN FOODS: Prevents oxidative rancidity development in foods by terminating free radical formation<br />

ALTERNATIVES: BHA; BHT<br />

TECHNOLOGY OF USE IN FOODS: Similar to BHA. Some discoloration may occur in the presence of alkaline pH, certain proteins and<br />

sodium salts. It can be used as an antioxidant in frying oils<br />

SYNERGISTS: BHA; citric acid<br />

FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Has shown mutagenicity in vivo; therefore, some countries consider that TBHQ does not meet current<br />

standards of toxicity testing<br />

LEGISLATION: USA: EUROPE, UK, NORWAY, DENMARK,<br />

Not allowed to use in combination<br />

SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND:<br />

with PG. For general usage, not allowed for food use<br />

FDA – 0.02%, USDA – 0.01%,<br />

based on lipid content of food. CANADA:<br />

Specific food use: not allowed for food use<br />

Non-alcoholic beverages<br />

Margarine, mixed nuts – 0.02% alone or in AUSTRALIA/ PACIFIC RIM:<br />

combination based on lipid content AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND:<br />

Dried meats allowed for food use<br />

Fresh pork or beef sausages Japan: not allowed for food use<br />

Pre-grilled beef patties<br />

Pizza toppings<br />

Meatballs – 0.01% based on weight of finished product<br />

Rendered animal fats<br />

Tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) 101

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