tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)

Antioxidant

Also known as tert-Butylhydroquinone, TBHQ, Tertiary butylhydroquinone

MUIS classifies as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

1says Doubtful1says Halal

Saying Doubtful1 of 2

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Derived from petroleum.

Saying Halal1 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E319 is tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a synthetic antioxidant that protects fats, oils, and fried foods from rancidity. SANHA classifies E319 as Halaal. MUIS marks E319 as syubhah, noting it is derived from petroleum. On SANHA’s classification, E319 is halal.

Food-safety note

Permitted as an antioxidant in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15), subject to maximum permitted levels. A synthetic antioxidant (TBHQ) that protects fats and oils from going rancid; FSANZ assessed it safe at permitted levels, which are set well below those that caused effects in animal studies. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E319 halal?

tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) (E319) is classified halal. MUIS classifies it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E319 made from?

Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) (E319) is produced synthetically. It is commonly found in Vegetable oils, instant noodles, snack foods, and frozen fish.

What is a halal alternative to E319?

Halal-considered alternatives include rosemary extract.

Try instead

—rosemary extract

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.

Found in

Vegetable oilsinstant noodlessnack foodsfrozen fishbaked goodsbiscuits