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E-number E320 · Antioxidants & acids
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Halal
- Typical source
- Synthetic
- Plain-language explanation
- Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats and oils in food from spoiling. It is made in a laboratory from chemical compounds and does not come from animal or alcohol sources. Because it is a purely synthetic ingredient, BHA is generally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. Its halal status is not dependent on the source, as it is not derived from animals.