Additive · Antioxidant

E320 — Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha) · page 14

E320 (Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha)) appears in the ingredient lists of 4,163 products sold in the United States. Function: antioxidant.

4,163products with a complete record
4%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
2.5 gsugars per 100 g (median)
1.4 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 2%B 2%C 13%D 39%E 44%

2,915 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 4,163 products
Calories279 kcal
Sugars2.5 g
Saturated fat5.4 g
Salt1.4 g

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.110, 172.115, 172.185, 172.515, 172.615, 173.340, 182.3169.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, dough strengthener, flavor enhancer, flour treating agent, oxidizing or reducing agent

West Virginia: from January 1, 2028, a food product containing this substance may not be made, sold or distributed in the state (HB 2354 (2025) — W. Va. Code § 16-7-2). Food containing it counts as adulterated. Criminal penalties do not apply to sellers of less than $5,000 a month of such food (§ 16-7-4).

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 25013-16-5 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

4,163 products, most viewed first · page 14 of 87.

mini pepperoni, Kroger
mini pepperoniKroger · 28 g
A
Au gratin potatoesE
P
Potatoes
C
Creamy scalloped potatoesE
C
Cheddar & bacon potatoesE
C
Country buttered mashed potatoesBasic American FoodsE
M
Mashed potatoes, roasted garlicBasic American FoodsE
S
Supreme baked mashed potatoesBasic American FoodsE
M
Mashed potatoesBest American FoodsE
R
Roasted garlic mashed potatoesE
S
Sliced potatoes with a smooth cheese & smoked bacon flavored sauceE
M
Mashed potatoesE
R
Roasted garlic mashed potatoesE
S
Supreme baked mashed potatoesE
M
Mashed potatoes with cauliflower, butter & herbs, cauliflower, butter & herbsE
M
Mashed potatoes with cauliflower & ranchE
M
Mashed potatoes with broccoli & cheddarE
F
Four cheese mashed potatoesE
Country butteres potatoes
Country butteres potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
M
Mashed potatoesE
H
Hearty baked mashed potatoesD
C
Classic mashed potatoesBasic American FoodsB
C
Classic mashed potatoesBasic American FoodsA
M
Mashed potatoesA
Redskin & gold mashed potatoes
Redskin & gold mashed potatoesA
M
Mashed potatoesA
R
Roundy's, instant pudding and pie filling, chocolateRoundy'sE
R
Roundy's, instant pudding and pie filling, vanillaRoundy'sE
R
Roundy's, instant pudding and pie filling, pistachioRoundy'sE
R
Roundy's, instant pudding and pie filling, chocolateRoundy'sE
R
Roundy's, pudding and pie filling, vanillaRoundy'sE
T
Thin & crispy pepperoni pizzaD
T
Thin & crispy pizza supremeRoundy'sD
C
Creme cakeD
R
Roundy's, creme cake, orange blossomRoundy'sD
R
Rising Crust PizzaRoundy's · 143 gB
G
Gelatin Snacks, Strawberry, Orange & Berry BlueRoundy's
F
Fresh bratwurstE
I
Italian sausageE
S
Salami ArtigianaliRoundy's · 28 gE
O
Old World PepperoniRoundy's · 28 gE
F
Fresh Polish SausageRoundy's · 82 gD
H
Hot Italian SausageRoundy's · 70 gD
M
Mild Italian SausageRoundy's · 70 gD
S
Sweet Italian SausageRoundy's · 70 gD
B
BratwurstRoundy's · 70 gD

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).