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Antioxidants
Keep oils, cereals and snacks from tasting rancid.
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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) E300Ascorbic acid (E300) is plain vitamin C. It keeps food from browning and is one of the safest additives there is.Generally safeBHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) E320BHA (E320) is a synthetic preservative that keeps fats fresh. The US National Toxicology Program lists it as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen."Best to avoidBHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) E321BHT (E321) is a synthetic preservative in cereal and snacks. It's approved, but evidence on long-term effects is mixed, and many brands have dropped it.Use in moderationTocopherols (Vitamin E) E306Tocopherols (E306) are natural vitamin E, added to stop oils from going rancid. They're safe, vegan and fit every diet we check.Generally safe