§ 172.190. THBP.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 172.190·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
The food additive THBP (2,4,5-trihydroxybutyrophenone) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a)The food additive has a melting point of 149 °C-153 °C.
(b)It is used as an antioxidant alone or in combination with other permitted antioxidants.
(c)The total antioxidant content of a food containing the additive will not exceed 0.02 percent of the oil or fat content of the food, including the essential (volatile) oil content of the food.