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Tenox™ TBHQ Food Grade Kosher
Tenox™ TBHQ food-grade antioxidant is 100% tertiary-butylhydroquinone powder. It has high efficacy in highly unsaturated vegetable oils and edible animal fats.
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- Manufacturer: Eastman
- Product Line: Tenox™ Food-Grade Antioxidants
- Product: Tenox™ TBHQ and Solutions
- Industries: Food & Beverage | Personal Care
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Tenox™ TBHQ (tertiary-butylhydroquinone) and solutions have excellent solubility in fats and oils and carry through effectiveness in frying applications. TBHQ is an alternative or supplement to oil hydrogenation for increased oxidative stability in various oils, fats, foods, and cosmetics; thus retarding development of rancidity in these products and extending shelf life.
Specifications
Physical state: Solid
Typical color: White to light tan
Melting point: 126.5-128.5°C
Odor: Very slight
Primary Chemistry:
tertiary-butylhydroquinone
Features & Benefits
- TBHQ is the most effective Tenox™ antioxidant for highly unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats
- Effective carry-through from frying oils
- Stable at high temperature
- Safe at effective concentrations
- Excellent stability to finished foods
- Effective in low concentrations
- No effect on odor or taste of end product
- No discoloration when used in the presence of iron
- Food grade
- Kosher
- TBHQ can be combined with other antioxidants such as Tenox™ BHA to produce highly effective antioxidant combinations
- TBHQ an be used with Tenox™ BHA and/or BHT in meat and poultry products to provide maximum protection while maintaining USDA regulatory compliance
- TBHQ can be used independent or combined with other antioxidants to impart stability to fats and oils
Problems Solved
Product deterioration from oxidation
Applications
Edible fats
Fish oils
Fish products
Frying oils
Margarine
Nuts
Poultry fats
Vegetable oils
Deodorants
Skin care
Body care
Face and neck care
Lip care
Foot care
Hair colorant
Hair treatments
Hair styling
Color cosmetics
Bar soap
Bath additives
Fragrance
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