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Permitted Antioxidant (INS319)

Also Known As : Tertiary Butylhydroquinone, Tert-Butylhydroquinone, 319, INS 319, E319, TBHQ, 2-tert-butyl hydroquinone, 2-tert-butyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene, 2-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol, 2-(1,1-dimethyl ethyl)-1,4-benzenediol
Can Eat 1

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a mild characteristic odour.

Usage Tips

  1. Permitted Antioxidant (INS319) is commonly used in oils, fats, butter, ice cream, margarine, bread, potato chips, crackers, instant- noodles frozen foods.
  2. It’s used in the highest concentrations in frozen fish products.
  3. Always store in a cool, dry area free from moisture, oxidizing agents like hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, fluorine etc and keep container closed when not in use. It will last for 3 years from the date of manufacture, when correctly stored.

Common names and forms

  1. Antioxidant ( E319)
  2. Antioxidant (319)
  3. Antioxidant (INS 319)
  4. Antioxidant (TBHQ INS 319)
  5. Antioxidant-Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (INS 319)
  6. Antioxidant: TBHQ
  7. Permitted Anti-Oxidant TBHQ (E-319)
  8. Permitted Antioxidant TBHQ [319]
  9. Permitted Antioxidant(319)
  10. TBHQ Powder (INS 319)
  11. Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (Antioxidant. E319)

Description

What is INS 319?

Permitted Antioxidant (INS319) is used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. It is a white to light tan crystalline substance used in food products in order to prevent oxidation and rancidity and thereby increase shelf life. It is considered heat-stable and hence works as an effective antioxidant in the prevention of oxidation of frying oils. It also protects foods with iron from discoloration. INS 319 is a fat-soluble and especially effective for unsaturated vegetable oils. 

Where is INS 319 used?

  • It is widely used as a food additive in instant noodles, ice creams, butter, margarine, and potato chips.

  • The highest concentration of this preservative exists in frozen fish products.

What are its side effects?

Consumption of Permitted Antioxidant (INS319) may cause cancer, birth defects, nausea, vomiting, delerium, collapse, dermatitis. A dosage of 5g Permitted Antioxidant (INS319) is considered fatal.

Note

Consumption of Permitted Antioxidant (INS319) may cause cancer, birth defects, nausea, vomiting, delerium, collapse, dermatitis. A dosage of 5g Permitted Antioxidant (INS319) is considered fatal.(1)

Resource & Links

(1) https://noshly.com/additive/e319/antioxidant/319/#.XaQaGfkzbIV

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