Tertiary-butylhydroquinone

Category: AdditivesOther names: tert-Butylhydroquinone, E319

Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contains moderate levels of Histamine and Salicylate. It has low levels of Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.

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Frequently asked questions

Which intolerances does Tertiary-butylhydroquinone affect?

Tertiary-butylhydroquinone is notable for Histamine, Salicylate and Nickel.

Does Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contain Histamine?

Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contains moderate levels of Histamine. Synthetic antioxidants (BHA/BHT E320-321, gallates E310-312, TBHQ) appear in pseudoallergen-free diets as possible liberators, but on weak and largely observational evidence. Worth knowing rather than avoiding on principle. Sources: Zuberbier et al., EAACI/GA2LEN urticaria guideline; EFSA re-evaluations of BHA (2011) and BHT (2012).

Does Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contain Salicylate?

Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contains moderate levels of Salicylate.

Does Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contain Nickel?

Tertiary-butylhydroquinone contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.