TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) [TBHQ]
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Tertiary Butylhydroquinone — a synthetic antioxidant used as a food preservative in processed and packaged foods. Research suggests a potential association between TBHQ exposure and increased risk of food allergy development, possibly by affecting T-cell function.
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Tertiary Butylhydroquinone