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E320 is an additive approved by the EU (European Union).
It is used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and drink products, especially
in
fatty food products. E320 also has uses as a preservative.
The common name for E320 is butylated hydroxyanisole or BHA.
If consumed at the same time as large amounts of Vitamin C (E300), E320 is
thought to cause damage to DNA
by the
production
of
free radicals
(very reactive
compounds carrying an unpaired electron).
E320 remains stable at very high temperatures and
is therefore used in bakery products.
Important Note:
It is possible that E320 may soon be removed
from the list of EU approved food additives because there have beene
suspicions about the possibility of E320 being carcinogenic.
E320 has also been known to irritate the skin, eyes
and respiratory system. (It was banned in Japan in 1958 after
large amounts caused tumours in
lab experiments on animals.)
Examples of food/drink products that may include E320:
Pastry products, sweets, biscuits, chewing gum and cakes.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details,
check with relevant authorities.
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