Is Butylated Hydroxytoluene vegan?

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Vegan

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant widely used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils. It is produced by chemical synthesis.

Also known as 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, BHT, butylated hydroxytoluene, DBPC, Dibutylhydroxytoluene
E number E321
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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