BHT

noun

ˌbē-ˌāch-ˈtē 

: a phenolic antioxidant C₁₅H₂₄O used especially to preserve fats and oils in food

Examples of BHT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company also plans to remove BHT (an artificial preservative) from the small number of cereals that still contain it. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

In 2024, dozens of people rallied outside Kellogg’s headquarters and delivered petitions with 400,000 signatures asking the company to remove artificial dyes and BHT. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

In 2024, dozens of people rallied outside Kellogg's headquarters and delivered petitions with 400,000 signatures asking the company to remove artificial dyes and BHT. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

The Environmental Working Group has warned that BHA and BHT can damage DNA, while Breast Cancer Preventive Partners says the parabens and phthalates Aldi is eliminating have been linked to hormone and cancer risks over time. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Apr. 2026

Tyson Foods will also eliminate the preservatives BHA/BHT as well as titanium dioxide, a white pigment. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

Florida proposed legislation to ban schools serving food containing BHA, ADA, BHT and BVO, and many other additives. — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025

However, there is not enough research to determine how safe BHT is in medicinal doses or on the skin. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025

Bosnia & Herzegovina Public network BHT 1 is the Bosnian home of the Oscars. — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

butylated hydroxytoluene

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

BHT

noun

ˌbē-ˌāch-ˈtē 

: a phenolic antioxidant C₁₅H₂₄O used especially to preserve fats and oils in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals

called also butylated hydroxytoluene