BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole, E320)
Updated October 2, 2026
BHA (E320) is a food additive in the “antioxidants” group. It appears in 4,039 products in our database, 3,192 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Butylated hydroxyanisole, E320
- E-number
- E320
- Function
- Antioxidants
- Found in
- 4,039 products (3,192 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain BHA
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes BHA.
Popular products with BHA
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 BHA-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list BHA and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 How to spot BHA on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain BHA?
In our database, BHA most often appears in pizzas, sausages, prepared meats and sugar-free chewing gum.
How many products contain BHA?
4,039 published products on Foodmetria list BHA, including 3,192 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.