Cured meat antioxidant TBHQ
TBHQ is a low toxicity and low dosage antioxidant for oils and oily food, with a wide range of applications and good antioxidant properties. China allows TBHQ to be used as a food additive, with a maximum dosage of 0.2g/Kg.
Researchers have been committed to exploring efficient antioxidant technologies and developing safe products. The successful development and widespread use of antioxidants such as TBHQ have solved the problem of rancidity in oil-rich foods. TBHQ, BHA, BHT, PG, etc. are all free radical absorbents that can transform free radicals into stable products and block free radical chain reactions.
it is necessary to add effective antioxidants to maintain an appropriate shelf life. Chen Yongquan et al. measured the changes in peroxide value of samples added with different antioxidants in lard while studying the antioxidant properties of TBHQ.
In the study, it was also found that the antioxidant effect of TBHQ is 5-7 times that of other antioxidants, because their stability is different after reacting with peroxides. In addition, TBHQ also has characteristics such as high temperature resistance, oil solubility, and antibacterial properties, which are widely used in edible oils, fried foods, etc. By comparing the effects of various antioxidants in different products, summarizing the usage patterns, and providing theoretical basis for the application of TBHQ.
Animal fats undergo a series of reactions such as the aggregation of fats, the production and transmission of free radicals, and so on at high temperatures. At the same time, animal fats lack natural antioxidants, so it is necessary to add effective antioxidants to maintain an appropriate shelf life. Chen Yongquan et al. measured the changes in peroxide value of samples added with different antioxidants in lard while studying the antioxidant properties of TBHQ.
And the antioxidant effect increases with the increase of the addition amount; The use of a small amount of synergist in combination with TBHQ can have a synergistic effect on antioxidant activity and enhance its antioxidant effect; The antioxidant effect of TBHQ on different oils is not entirely related to the iodine value, so further research on its application and development needs to be carried out in order to achieve better antioxidant effects and benefits as much as possible.