Did You Know This About TBHQ and You?

TBHQ, the Chemical

TBHQ, the Chemical

As defined by the NIH they state,

" t-Butylhydroquinone is a white to a tan, crystalline powder. It has a very slight odor. t-Butylhydroquinone is very soluble in water. t-Butylhydroquinone is used as an antioxidant in food (EAFUS) and cosmetics and as a chemical stabilizer. It is also an inert ingredient in some ant and roach insecticides."

Fact's Behind The Powder

What they forget to mention, the chemical is found in photographic film developers and processes used to reduce silver. It's also used as an element in multiple pesticide.

With FDA approval for human consumption, it's in our food:

• Processed fats and oils like canola oil

• Frying and cooking oil at many restaurants (fast food)

• Most non-organic, packaged foods

• Frozen, non-organic fish products

• Soft drinks

• Some soy milk brands

• Some Meats

• Frozen fish products

Other products which contain the chemical are pet food, lacquers, resins, varnishes and health care products such as lipstick, eye shadow, perfumes and skin care.