Tag: TBHQ

Is Steak ‘n Shake’s Initiative to Use Beef Tallow for frying Safe or Full of Harmful Additives?

Siddharth Sahu

Steak ‘n Shake, a restaurant chain famous for its steakburger and shakes has come under scrutiny of the consumers after the company decided to switch to using beef tallow instead of seed and other oils for frying by February 2025.  Users raised their concerns claiming that Beef Tallow has harmful additives like TBHQ, Propylene Glycol, […]

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Health Concerns of TBHQ in Ramen Noodles – Food Safety organizations said it is safe when consumed within approved limit. 

Siddharth Sahu

Social media users Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), commonly used as a preservative in products like ramen noodles is a synthetic compound also found in industrial products such as lacquers and pesticides. It is claimed to be indigestible and potentially harmful, as high doses in lab studies have been linked to tumors and DNA damage in rats. […]

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