BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene, E321)
Updated October 2, 2026
BHT (E321) is a food additive in the “antioxidants” group. It appears in 6,143 products in our database, 5,254 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Butylated hydroxytoluene, E321
- E-number
- E321
- Function
- Antioxidants
- Found in
- 6,143 products (5,254 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain BHT
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes BHT.
Popular products with BHT
a NOVA 1 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
a NOVA 1 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 BHT-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list BHT and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 How to spot BHT on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain BHT?
In our database, BHT most often appears in pizzas, confectioneries, cereals and their products and snacks.
How many products contain BHT?
6,143 published products on Foodmetria list BHT, including 5,254 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.