Tag: Bht alternatives

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, including cereal, at approved levels. However, the safety of BHT in cereal has been a subject of ongoing debate for years, raising concerns among consumers and leading to reformulation efforts by some major food manufacturers. This article explores the science behind BHT, its regulatory history, potential health implications, and readily available alternatives.

According to the Environmental Working Group, while the FDA has long categorized BHA and BHT as "generally recognized as safe," concerns have led many consumers to seek cleaner ingredient lists. The good news is, yes, there are many cereals without BHT, as numerous brands respond to consumer demand for products free of controversial synthetic preservatives.

According to a 2025 report from the Environmental Working Group, consumer demand is increasingly pushing manufacturers to find alternatives to synthetic preservatives like BHT. This growing trend has led to the development of numerous safe and effective options for a replacement for BHT in food, cosmetic, and industrial products.

Over the past decade, consumer demand for cleaner product labels has driven a surge in the search for alternatives to synthetic additives like BHT. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent rancidity in fat-containing products, but its safety profile has been a subject of concern. Fortunately, a variety of effective and natural alternatives are now widely available for a range of applications, from food preservation to cosmetics.