Additive
BHA
High concern
Linked to health concerns. We’d skip products that lean on this.
What it is
BHA, a synthetic antioxidant.
Why it’s used
Stops oily snacks and pet food going rancid in the warehouse.
What to know
We treat it as high concern. There are calmer ways to keep fat fresh.
Who should skip
Everyone who can choose another bag.
A gentler swap
Mixed tocopherols (vitamin E), or a shorter supply chain.
You’ll see it in
Packet snacks, cheap kibble.
- May affect hormones
- Extra care in pregnancy
- Extra care for children
- Listed as an additive
Found in
- Whiskas Adult Beef42
- Beneful Originals43
- Beneful IncrediBites43
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition47
- Pedigree Adult Complete47
- Hill's Science Diet Adult49
- Purina Cat Chow49
- Hill's Prescription Diet i/d49
- Purina Puppy Chow49
- Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken49
- Royal Canin Adult Dry49
- Purina Pro Plan Adult49