Is propyl gallate the same as BHA?
No. They are different preservatives. A label can print one, the other, or both.
Preservatives & additives
Propyl gallate
An antioxidant preservative printed as propyl gallate or E310.
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What the label is naming
Propyl gallate is an antioxidant preservative used in fats and chewing gum. Labels spell propyl gallate or use E310. It is often listed with BHA and BHT. Each name matches separately when each is printed.
Where it hides
Gum, chicken broth cubes, and some fried snacks. It is less common than sodium benzoate in drinks, so drink labels are the wrong place to start looking.
Names and codes
- Propyl gallate
- E310
Aisles to check
- Gum
- Broth cubes
- Fried snacks
Label-reading tips
- Look beside BHA and BHT.
- E310 is propyl gallate.
Check a label for Propyl gallate
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Questions
Where is it most often printed?
In fats, gum, and savory dry mixes, frequently in the same sentence as BHA or BHT.