BHT

American  

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. butylated hydroxytoluene: the antioxidant C 15 H 24 O, used to retard rancidity in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other products containing fat or oil.

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Etymology

Origin of BHT

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Conventional home fragrance products can contain hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates, benzaldehyde, camphor, ethyl acetate, benzyl acetate, musk ketone, benzene, formaldehyde, BHT and acetaldehyde.

From Washington Post

“The FDA has studied the use of BHA and BHT in foods for decades and has determined that at the very low levels at which they are used, they do not pose safety concerns,” the agency spokesperson said.

From The Guardian

Two preservatives, BHA and BHT, subject to strong restrictions in the EU, are widely used in baked goods in the US.

From The Guardian

These emulsifiers keep fats and oils from spoiling, but the International Agency for Research on Cancer suggests there is sufficient evidence that BHA causes tumor growth in lab animals, with more limited evidence for the same in BHT.

From The Guardian

The flavor enhancers and preservatives BHA and BHT are subject to severe restrictions in Europe but are widely used in American food products.

From New York Times