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Tert-butyl hydroquinone TBHQ

Tertiary butylhydroquinone, TBHQ, is internationally recognized as the best oil anti-oxidant. TBHQ has been widely used in edible oil and food products that are rich in fats and oil. Regulatory agencies from over 100 countries and territories around the globe have given approval for use of TBHQ in food products.

 


Chemical name: tert-butyl hydroquinone, also known as tert-butyl hydroquinone, tert-butyl hydroquinone

Molecular formula: C10H14O2


Structural formula:TBHQ-特丁基对苯二酚C10H14O2


Product Features

 Great antioxidative effect

 Good safety

 Excellent heat stability

 It can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold.

 Effectively inhibit the growth of mould and bacteria

Product advantages

Under the same amount of addition, TBHQ has outstanding antioxidant effect on refined rape oil


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Application: Food-GB2760

 Edible oil and fats

 Mixed nuts

 Deep fried products

 Meat products

 Puffed food

 More···

Application methods
Direct Method

A fat or oil can be stabilized by heating to a minimum of 60~70℃ and agitating sufficiently for 10~15 minutes to dissolve the antioxidant. The agitation (not so vigorous that excessive air is entrapped) should be continued for an additional 20 minutes to ensure uniform distribution.

Concentrate method

Concentrated solutions of antioxidant can be prepared by dissolving TBHQ in a small quantity of fat or oil (or 95% ethanol) to make a 5~10% TBHQ solution. Directly introduce this pre-made solution into the oil and fat. Agitation is necessary for uniform distribution.

Pump-mixing method

The concentrated TBHQ solution made from concentrate method is fed into the inlet to the circulating pump. A stainless-steel proportioning pump is used to meter the TBHQ concentration into the oil at a desired rate. Turbulence should be sufficient to thoroughly mix TBHQ in the oil before the mixture reaches the storage tank.

Spray method

Food products such as nuts, preserved meet products, fish products can be sprayed directly with a dilute TBHQ solution. The concentration of TBHQ solution should be adjusted as required depending on the type of food product. Generally, 0.02% TBHQ ethanol solution is suggested and make sure antioxidant is spread uniformly.

Mixing method

Blend and mix directly with solid ingredients.

Notes

 TBHQ must be fully dissolved in oil to achieve optimum antioxidant effectiveness

 TLimitation of TBHQ addition is less than 0.02% or 200ppm (% by weight of food)

 Citric acid could enhance the antioxidant activity of TBHQ

 TTBHQ must not be mix-used with Propyl Gallate (PG)

 Avoid using this product under alkaline conditions