Preservatives
BHA and BHT: The Antioxidant Preservatives Under FDA Review
Is BHA safe to eat? BHA is listed as a probable carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program. Here's what the evidence shows and what FDA is doing about it
IntermediateFood Additives Explained: What Every Label Ingredient Actually Does
The complete food additives list explained: what they do, how regulators approve them, and what the science actually says about safety
BeginnerPropylparaben: The Bread Preservative Getting Phased Out
What is propylparaben in food? This mold inhibitor is in flour tortillas and baked goods. California bans it in 2027. Here's what the endocrine disruption research shows
IntermediateTBHQ: What This Preservative Does and Why Regulators Are Watching It
What is TBHQ in food? This synthetic antioxidant is in frying oils and snack foods. Here's what the science shows about its safety and why it's on FDA's review list
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